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931. What is antonym of Callow?

  • A. Inexperienced person
  • B. Veteran
  • C. Diligent
  • D. Vigilant

Explanation: Callow describes someone inexperienced or immature, especially in judgment. A veteran is experienced, making it the direct opposite.

Correct answer: Veteran

932. What is antonym of Brevity?

  • A. In a nutshell
  • B. verbosity
  • C. Tersely
  • D. Scarcity

Explanation: Brevity means shortness or conciseness, particularly in speech or writing. Verbosity means using more words than necessary, so it is the opposite.

Correct answer: verbosity

933. What is antonym of Bibulous?

  • A. Careful
  • B. Inspired
  • C. Sober
  • D. Sot

Explanation: Bibulous means fond of drinking alcohol or habitually given to drinking. Sober describes someone not intoxicated or not given to alcohol, making it the antonym.

Correct answer: Sober

934. What is antonym of Assiduous?

  • A. Diligent
  • B. Sluggish
  • C. Sedulous
  • D. Indomitable

Explanation: Assiduous means very diligent and persistent in one’s work. Sluggish suggests a lack of energy or effort and is the closest opposite among the options.

Correct answer: Sluggish

935. Antonym of Reprobate ___________?

  • A. Elevated
  • B. virtous
  • C. clumsy
  • D. lavish

Explanation: A reprobate is a morally depraved or unprincipled person, whereas virtuous means morally good. “Virtous” is misspelled in the options; the correct spelling is “virtuous.”

Correct answer: virtous

936. Antonym of Abominate?

  • A. love
  • B. loath
  • C. Abhor
  • D. Despise

Explanation: Abominate means to hate or detest intensely, so love is its direct opposite. Abhor and despise are synonyms of abominate, while “loath” means reluctant and is also incorrectly formed here for the intended word “loathe.”

Correct answer: love

937. Antonym of MINOR is ____________ ?

  • A. Big
  • B. Major
  • C. Tall
  • D. Heavy

Explanation: “Minor” means lesser in importance, size, or rank, so its direct opposite is “major.” Big, tall, and heavy describe physical characteristics rather than the relevant contrast.

Correct answer: Major

938. Antonym of Revealed is _____________ ?

  • A. Denied
  • B. Concealed
  • C. Ignored
  • D. Overlooked

Explanation: To reveal something is to make it known or visible, while to conceal it is to keep it hidden. Denied means refused, not hidden.

Correct answer: Concealed

939. Antonym of Essential is ___________ ?

  • A. Optional
  • B. Nought
  • C. Minors
  • D. Trivial

Explanation: Essential means absolutely necessary, whereas optional means left to choice and therefore not necessary. Trivial means unimportant, but it is not the direct opposite of essential.

Correct answer: Optional

940. Antonym of Hypocritical is ____________?

  • A. Gentle
  • B. Sincere
  • C. Amiable
  • D. Dependable

Explanation: A hypocritical person pretends to have moral qualities or beliefs that they do not possess, while a sincere person is genuine and honest. The other options describe friendliness or reliability rather than honesty.

Correct answer: Sincere