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981. Antonym of Felicity is _____________?
- A. Sadness
- B. Powerful
- C. Narrow
- D. Opaque
Explanation: Felicity means great happiness or joy, so sadness is its opposite. The other options describe power, size, or opacity and are unrelated.
Correct answer: Sadness982. Antonym of Credulous is _____________?
- A. Respectfull
- B. Hardworking
- C. Skeptical
- D. Frugal
Explanation: Credulous means too ready to believe what others say, whereas skeptical means questioning or unwilling to accept claims without evidence. The remaining options describe manners, effort, or spending habits.
Correct answer: Skeptical983. Antonym of ATTRACT is _____________?
- A. Repel
- B. Demote
- C. Expel
- D. None of these
Explanation: Attract means to draw something toward oneself, whereas repel means to drive it away. Expel means force out and is related, but it is not the direct opposite here.
Correct answer: Repel984. Antonym of ADAPT is _____________?
- A. Applaud
- B. Unfit
- C. Approve
- D. None of these
Explanation: Adapt means to adjust or make suitable, while unfit can mean to make unsuitable or not suitable. The options are imperfect because the verb “maladapt” would be a more exact opposite.
Correct answer: Unfit985. Antonym of APATHY is _____________?
- A. Sleep
- B. Conclude
- C. Zeal
- D. None of these
Explanation: Apathy is a lack of interest, feeling, or enthusiasm; zeal means intense enthusiasm or eagerness. Therefore, zeal supplies the required contrast.
Correct answer: Zeal986. Antonym of ARCHETYPE is _____________?
- A. Origin
- B. Copy
- C. Generous
- D. Factory
Explanation: An archetype is an original model or prototype, while a copy is an imitation derived from it. Origin is related to the idea of an archetype rather than its opposite.
Correct answer: Copy987. Antonym of BRUSQUE is _____________?
- A. Corrupt
- B. Brash
- C. energetic
- D. Courteous
Explanation: Brusque means abrupt and often rudely brief, so courteous is its opposite. Brash is similar to brusque in suggesting bold or insensitive behaviour.
Correct answer: Courteous988. Antonym of " Applicable " is _____________?
- A. Irrelevant
- B. Minimifidian
- C. Incredulous
- D. Cynical
- E. Upset
Explanation: Applicable means relevant or suitable for a particular purpose, so its opposite is irrelevant. The other choices describe doubtful, distrustful, or dissatisfied attitudes rather than lack of relevance.
Correct answer: Irrelevant989. Antonym of "Lenient" is _____________?
- A. easy-going
- B. long-suffering
- C. Strict
- D. Liberal
- E. Moderate
Explanation: Lenient means merciful or not strict in enforcing rules, so its opposite is strict. Easy-going, liberal, and moderate all suggest tolerance rather than severity.
Correct answer: Strict990. Antonym of " Pessimistic " is _____________?
- A. Devoted
- B. Cheat
- C. Despondent
- D. Hopeful
- E. Defeatist
Explanation: Pessimistic means expecting bad results, whereas hopeful means expecting or desiring a good result. Despondent and defeatist are related negative attitudes, not opposites.
Correct answer: Hopeful