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891. Antonym of VELLEITY is: __________?

  • A. Aversion
  • B. Passion
  • C. Indifference
  • D. Apathy

Explanation: Velleity means a mere wish or slight inclination without real intent to act, so its opposite is passion, a strong and driving desire. Indifference and apathy are closer to velleity's weakness of feeling, not its opposite.

Correct answer: Passion

892. Antonym of CORUSCATING is: __________?

  • A. Mundane
  • B. Tenebrous
  • C. Sparkling
  • D. Brilliant

Explanation: Coruscating means flashing or sparkling brilliantly, so its opposite is mundane, meaning dull and ordinary. Tenebrous means dark or gloomy, which is close but less standard as the direct antonym than mundane.

Correct answer: Mundane

893. Antonym of RHUBARB is: __________?

  • A. Serenity
  • B. Cacophony
  • C. Harmony
  • D. Sweetness

Explanation: Rhubarb here is used informally to mean a noisy quarrel or commotion, so its opposite is harmony, meaning peaceful agreement. Cacophony is a near-synonym of the noisy chaos rhubarb implies, not its opposite.

Correct answer: Harmony

894. Antonym of KILTER is: __________?

  • A. Balance
  • B. Order
  • C. Harmony
  • D. Out-of-sync

Explanation: Kilter means proper working order, so its antonym is a state lacking balance; but the options list balance/order/harmony as synonyms and 'out-of-sync' as the only opposite meaning, making it correct despite being an odd phrase choice.

Correct answer: Out-of-sync

895. Antonym of DILETTANTE is: __________?

  • A. Amateur
  • B. Connoisseur
  • C. Novice
  • D. Enthusiast

Explanation: A dilettante is a superficial dabbler in a subject, so its opposite is a connoisseur, someone with deep expertise and refined judgment.

Correct answer: Connoisseur

896. Antonym of CONFABULATION is: __________?

  • A. Verification
  • B. Fabrication
  • C. Distortion
  • D. Exaggeration

Explanation: Confabulation means fabricated or false recollection presented as true, so its opposite is verification, confirming something is actually true.

Correct answer: Verification

897. Antonym of PERSPICACITY is: __________?

  • A. Acumen
  • B. Astuteness
  • C. Naivety
  • D. Intelligence

Explanation: Perspicacity means keen insight or shrewdness, so its opposite is naivety, a lack of judgment or experience.

Correct answer: Naivety

898. What is an antonym of the word 'Profusion?

  • A. Scarcity
  • B. Abundance
  • C. Confusion
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Profusion means a large or abundant supply, so scarcity, meaning a lack or shortage, is its antonym. Abundance is a synonym of profusion.

Correct answer: Scarcity

899. Antonym of Sacrilegious is ________?

  • A. Pious
  • B. Impious
  • C. Profane
  • D. None

Explanation: Sacrilegious means showing disrespect towards something sacred or religious, whereas pious means devout and respectful in religious matters. Impious and profane are synonyms or near-synonyms of sacrilegious.

Correct answer: Pious

900. What is the correct antonym of the word VELLEITY ?

  • A. whim
  • B. selenite
  • C. Galimatias
  • D. Disinclination

Explanation: Velleity means a weak or ineffective wish, while disinclination means a lack of desire or willingness. The other options are unrelated words, including selenite, a mineral.

Correct answer: Disinclination