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921. Antonym of PEEVISH is _____________?

  • A. Amiable
  • B. Unpleasant
  • C. Snappish
  • D. Authoritative

Explanation: Peevish means easily irritated or bad-tempered, so its opposite is amiable, meaning friendly and good-natured. Unpleasant and snappish are closer to synonyms of peevish.

Correct answer: Amiable

922. Antonym of BLEMISH is _____________?

  • A. Adornment
  • B. Pimple
  • C. dearth
  • D. Tarnish

Explanation: A blemish is a flaw or mark that spoils appearance, whereas an adornment is something that improves or decorates it. Pimple and tarnish are forms or near-synonyms of blemish.

Correct answer: Adornment

923. Antonym of "RAUCOUS" is _________?

  • A. Hoarse
  • B. Subdued
  • C. Strident
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Raucous means harsh, loud, and disorderly, while subdued means quiet or restrained. Hoarse and strident are related to loud or harsh sounds, so they are not opposites.

Correct answer: Subdued

924. Antonym of perilous is:__________?

  • A. Safe
  • B. Attract
  • C. Draw
  • D. Lure

Explanation: Perilous means dangerous or risky, so its opposite is safe. Attract, draw, and lure all relate to pulling someone or something toward a place.

Correct answer: Safe

925. Antonym of FOIBLE is_________?

  • A. Feasible
  • B. Luxurious
  • C. Forte
  • D. Powerful

Explanation: A foible is a minor weakness or personal fault, while a forte is a strength or area of special ability. Thus, forte is the closest antonym.

Correct answer: Forte

926. Antonym of ACRIMONIOUS is __________?

  • A. Acid
  • B. Bitter
  • C. Soothing
  • D. Enervate

Explanation: Acrimonious describes bitter, harsh or angry speech, so soothing expresses the opposite quality. Acid and bitter are related to acrimonious, while enervate means to weaken.

Correct answer: Soothing

927. What of the following word is an opposite to English word ' Bigsie'?

  • A. Arrogant
  • B. Selfish
  • C. Humble
  • D. Naughty

Explanation: Bigsie, or bigsy, describes someone self-important or arrogant. Humble expresses the opposite quality, whereas selfish and naughty are unrelated meanings.

Correct answer: Humble

928. What is the antonym of Demur?

  • A. accept
  • B. crude
  • C. boisterous
  • D. falter

Explanation: To demur is to object, hesitate, or show reluctance, so its opposite is to accept. The other choices do not express agreement or willingness.

Correct answer: accept

929. What is the antonym of "Pit"?

  • A. group
  • B. peak
  • C. select
  • D. marry

Explanation: A pit can mean a deep hollow or the lowest point, while a peak is a high point or summit. Thus peak is the contextual opposite in this vocabulary question.

Correct answer: peak

930. What is the antonym of " Withdraw"?

  • A. need
  • B. advance
  • C. reduce
  • D. want

Explanation: To withdraw is to move back or away, whereas to advance is to move forward. Reduce and want do not provide the opposite meaning here.

Correct answer: advance