281 Q)
JETTISON (1) accept
(2) reward
(3) preserve
(4) consent
Show Answer (1) The word Jettison fVorhl means : to throw something; abandon; to reject an idea. Hence, the words jettison and accept are antonymous.
282 Q)
ACCOMPLISH (1) fail
(2) improper
(3) disagreeable
(4) scatter
Show Answer (1) The word Accomplish (Verb) means : to succeed in doing or completing something; achieve. Look at the sentence : The first part of the plan has been safely accomplished. Its antonyms should be fail.
283 Q)
CONFORM (1) differ
(2) reject
(3) question
(4) ignore
Show Answer (l) The word Conform (Verb) means : to behave and think in the same way as most other people in a group or society; comply; agree. Look at the sentences : There is considerable pressure on teenagers to conform. The building does not conform with safety regulations. Hence, the words conform and differ are antonymous.
284 Q)
SUBSEQUENT (1) eventual
(2) succeeding
(3) prior
(4) comparative
Show Answer (3) The given word Subsequent (Adjective) means : happening or coming after something else. Look at the sentence : Subsequent events confirmed our doubts. The word Prior (Adjective) means : happening or existing before something else or before a particular time. Look at the sentence : Although not essential, some prior knowledge of English is desirable. Hence, the words subsequent and prior are antonymous.
285 Q)
DEMENTED (1) sensible
(2) sensitive
(3) sensual
(4) sensuous
Show Answer (1) The word Demented (Adjective) means : having a mental illness; mad. The word Sensible (Adjective) means : reasonable ; able to make good judgement ; an understanding about something.
286 Q)
ABUNDANCE (1) Poverty
(2) Wretchedness
(3) Scarcity
(4) Famine
Show Answer (3) The meaning of the word Abundance (Noun) is : a large quantity that is more than enough. For example, Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The antonym of the word abundance will be scarcity which means shortage.
287 Q)
SUBLIME (1) inferior
(2) deficit
(3) ridiculous
(4) crooked
Show Answer (1) The word Sublime (Adjective) means : of very high quality and causing great admiration; extreme. Hence, the words sublime and inferior are antonymous.
288 Q)
PERSPICUITY (1) Vagueness
(2) Dullness
(3) Unfairness
(4) Unwillingness
Show Answer (1) The word Perspicuity (Noun) means : clarity. The word Vagueness (Noun) means : no clarity in a person’s mind. Hence, the words perspicuity and vagueness are antonymous.
289 Q)
ANXIOUS (1) fearful
(2) worried
(3) calm
(4) concerned
Show Answer (3) Anxious means ; eager or apprehensive. Its opposite is calm.
290 Q)
DISORDERLY (1) chaotic
(2) organized
(3) adjusted
(4) arranged
Show Answer (4) The word Disorderly (Adjective) means : showing lack of control; untidy: deranged. Its antonym should be arranged.
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