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961. Which one of the following is antonym of " Picayune " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Piddling
  • B. Trifling
  • C. Colossal
  • D. Trivial

Explanation: “Picayune” means petty, insignificant, or trifling. “Colossal” means enormous, so it is the clear opposite; the other options all suggest smallness or unimportance.

Correct answer: Colossal

962. Which one of the following is antonym of " Flaunt " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Cover
  • B. Brandish
  • C. Display
  • D. Exhibit

Explanation: To “flaunt” something is to display it ostentatiously, while to “cover” it is to hide or conceal it. Brandish, display, and exhibit are all related to showing something openly.

Correct answer: Cover

963. Which one of the following is antonym of " Welter " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Clutter
  • B. Fuddle
  • C. Jumble
  • D. Order

Explanation: “Welter” means a confused mass or state of disorder. “Order” is its opposite, while clutter, fuddle, and jumble all suggest confusion or disorder.

Correct answer: Order

964. Which one of the following is antonym of " Eclat " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Eminence
  • B. Esteem
  • C. Plaudit
  • D. Dullness

Explanation: “Eclat” means conspicuous success, acclaim, or brilliance. “Dullness” is the opposite of such distinction and brilliance, while eminence, esteem, and plaudit are related to honour or acclaim.

Correct answer: Dullness

965. Which one of the following is antonym of " Minuscule " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Diminutive
  • B. Lilliputian
  • C. Miniature
  • D. Majuscule

Explanation: Minuscule means extremely small, as do diminutive, Lilliputian, and miniature. Majuscule refers to a large or uppercase letter, making it the opposite choice.

Correct answer: Majuscule

966. Which one of the following is antonym of " IMPOVERISHED " while others are synonyms?

  • A. broke
  • B. destitute
  • C. impecunious
  • D. wealthy

Explanation: Impoverished means poor or lacking money, which is expressed by broke, destitute, and impecunious. Wealthy means possessing considerable money or resources, so it is the antonym.

Correct answer: wealthy

967. Which one of the following is antonym of " Flummox " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Baffle
  • B. Confound
  • C. Perplex
  • D. Enlighten

Explanation: To flummox someone is to confuse or puzzle them, like baffle, confound, and perplex. To enlighten someone is to give them understanding, so it is the opposite.

Correct answer: Enlighten

968. Which one of the following is antonym of " Epitome " while others are synonyms?

  • A. antithesis
  • B. abridgment
  • C. abstract
  • D. compendium

Explanation: An epitome is a perfect example or, in another sense, a concise summary; abridgment, abstract, and compendium share the summary sense. Antithesis means a direct opposite or contrast, so it is the antonym.

Correct answer: antithesis

969. Which one of the following is antonym of " Perdition " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Heaven
  • B. Doom
  • C. Hell
  • D. Infernal

Explanation: Perdition means eternal punishment, damnation, or hell, matching doom and hell in this list. Heaven represents salvation and blessedness, so it is the opposite.

Correct answer: Heaven

970. Which one of the following is antonym of " Mordant " while others are synonyms?

  • A. acerbic
  • B. caustic
  • C. corrosive
  • D. pleasant

Explanation: Mordant describes a sharply biting or sarcastic quality and can also mean corrosive, like acerbic, caustic, and corrosive. Pleasant describes something agreeable rather than harsh, so it is the antonym.

Correct answer: pleasant