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2581. Choose the opposite of Singular
- A. Standard
- B. Eminent
- C. Rare
- D. Unwonted
Explanation: Singular means "being the only one of one's kind." Standard means "conforming to a norm or pattern; usual, ordinary, or typical." Therefore, the opposite of singular is standard, because standard things are not unique or unusual.
Correct answer: Standard2582. Choose the opposite of Tranquil
- A. Murmuring
- B. Inebriated
- C. Sedate
- D. alert
Explanation: Tranquil means calm, peaceful, and undisturbed.Alert means watchful, attentive, and on guard.
Correct answer: alert2583. Choose the opposite of Pit
- A. Peak
- B. ● Plain
- C. ● Gulf
- D. ● Well
Explanation: ● Pit means a deep hole in the ground.● Peak means the highest point of something, especially a mountain.
Correct answer: Peak2584. Choose the opposite of Erode
- A. preserve
- B. ● Consume
- C. ● Grind
- D. ● Pulsate
Explanation: ● Erode means to gradually wear away or destroy something.● Preserve means to keep something in good condition or to protect it from harm.
Correct answer: preserve2585. Choose the option closest in meaning to Obscure
- A. ● Approval
- B. ● Excuse
- C. Hidden
- D. None of these
Explanation: ● Obscure means not clearly understood or perceived; vague.● Hidden means kept out of sight or not easily discovered.
Correct answer: Hidden2586. Choose the option closest in meaning to Obsolete
- A. ● Voguish
- B. ● Dapper
- C. Antediluvian
- D. ● Contemporary
Explanation: ● Obsolete means no longer in use or no longer useful, usually because something newer and better has replaced it.● Antediluvian means extremely old or out-of-date.
Correct answer: Antediluvian2587. Choose the option closest in meaning to Arbitrary
- A. Subjective
- B. ● Heedful
- C. ● Sage
- D. ● Shrewd
Explanation: ● Arbitrary means based on personal whim or opinion rather than reason or logic.● Subjective means based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than objective facts.
Correct answer: Subjective2588. Choose the option closest in meaning to Knave
- A. Villain
- B. ● Challenging
- C. ● Persuasive
- D. ● Lazy
Explanation: ● Knave means a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel.● Villain means a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately.
Correct answer: Villain2589. Choose the option closest in meaning to Eager
- A. ● Indifferent
- B. ● Thoughtful
- C. Keen
- D. ● Apathetic
Explanation: ● Eager means having or showing a strong and urgent desire or interest.● Keen means having or showing a strong interest or enthusiasm.
Correct answer: Keen2590. Choose the option closest in meaning to Approbation
- A. ● Fear
- B. ● Veto
- C. Consent
- D. ● Prediction
Explanation: ● Approbation means approval or praise.● Consent means a willingness to give permission or agreement.
Correct answer: Consent