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Chapters
| 601. |
candid is most opposite to |
| A. | unkind |
| B. | blunt |
| C. | valid |
| D. | dishonest |
| Answer» D. dishonest | |
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Explanation: candid means to be frank, or honest, therefore dishonest is the opposite |
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| 602. |
flaunt is most opposite to |
| A. | regard |
| B. | sink |
| C. | hide |
| D. | propose |
| Answer» C. hide | |
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Explanation: to flaunt means to display showily, or to show off, therefore hide is the opposite |
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| 603. |
heal is most opposite to |
| A. | sew |
| B. | foot |
| C. | good |
| D. | maim |
| Answer» D. maim | |
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Explanation: to heal means to restore to health; to maim means to injure |
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| 604. |
pacify is most opposite to |
| A. | excite |
| B. | land |
| C. | coddle |
| D. | unhand |
| Answer» A. excite | |
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Explanation: to pacify means to soothe, or calm, therefore excite is the opposite |
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| 605. |
sullen is most opposite to |
| A. | dirty |
| B. | cheerful |
| C. | clean |
| D. | risen |
| Answer» B. cheerful | |
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Explanation: sullen means showing a disagreeable mood, or lacking cheer, therefore cheerful is the opposite |
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| 606. |
assure is most opposite to |
| A. | alarm |
| B. | reassure |
| C. | quiet |
| D. | unsure |
| Answer» A. alarm | |
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Explanation: to assure means to make sure by removing doubt or worry; alarm means to give warning or to arouse fear |
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| 607. |
fallacious is most opposite to |
| A. | perfect |
| B. | truthful |
| C. | accidental |
| D. | disarming |
| Answer» B. truthful | |
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Explanation: fallacious means tending to deceive; truthful means disposed to tell the truth |
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| 608. |
gumption is most opposite to |
| A. | seriousness |
| B. | apathy |
| C. | levity |
| D. | despair |
| Answer» B. apathy | |
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Explanation: gumption means initiative, or drive; apathy means a lack of interest or concern |
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| 609. |
ecstasy is most opposite to |
| A. | hate |
| B. | agony |
| C. | languor |
| D. | fatigue |
| Answer» B. agony | |
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Explanation: ecstasy means a state of rapturous delight; agony means intense pain of mind or body |
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| 610. |
astute is most opposite to |
| A. | distraught |
| B. | careful |
| C. | generous |
| D. | gullible |
| Answer» D. gullible | |
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Explanation: astute means shrewd or showing acute mental vision; gullible means easily duped or cheated |
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| 611. |
winsome is most opposite to |
| A. | dour |
| B. | attractive |
| C. | mysterious |
| D. | clever |
| Answer» A. dour | |
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Explanation: winsome means cheerful and engaging; dour means gloomy or sullen |
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| 612. |
droll is most opposite to |
| A. | forget |
| B. | charm |
| C. | sedate |
| D. | absurd |
| Answer» C. sedate | |
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Explanation: droll means to have a humorous or odd quality; sedate means unruffled or serious |
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| 613. |
enigmatic is most opposite to |
| A. | healthy |
| B. | watchful |
| C. | disastrous |
| D. | obvious |
| Answer» D. obvious | |
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Explanation: enigmatic means mysterious or obscure, therefore obvious is the opposite |
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| 614. |
obtuse is most opposite to |
| A. | slim |
| B. | acute |
| C. | opaque |
| D. | thick |
| Answer» B. acute | |
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Explanation: obtuse means insensitive or stupid; acute means marked by keen perception or shrewd |
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| 615. |
obsequious is most opposite to |
| A. | clear |
| B. | clever |
| C. | domineering |
| D. | dandified |
| Answer» C. domineering | |
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Explanation: obsequious means subservient or fawning; domineering means exercising overbearing control |
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| 616. |
doleful is most opposite to |
| A. | empty |
| B. | rich |
| C. | witty |
| D. | vivacious |
| Answer» D. vivacious | |
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Explanation: doleful means full of grief or cheerless; vivacious means full of life and spirit |
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| 617. |
wanton is most opposite to |
| A. | merciful |
| B. | repast |
| C. | brilliant |
| D. | vicious |
| Answer» A. merciful | |
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Explanation: one meaning of wanton is malicious or merciless, therefore merciful is the opposite |
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| 618. |
banal is most opposite to |
| A. | sincere |
| B. | wealthy |
| C. | extraordinary |
| D. | trustworthy |
| Answer» C. extraordinary | |
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Explanation: banal means trite or commonplace, therefore extraordinary is the opposite |
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| 619. |
lugubrious is most opposite to |
| A. | quick |
| B. | cheerful |
| C. | salubrious |
| D. | dry |
| Answer» B. cheerful | |
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Explanation: lugubrious means mournful, or dismal, therefore cheerful is the opposite |
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| 620. |
perspicacious is most opposite to |
| A. | calm |
| B. | easy |
| C. | dull |
| D. | winsome |
| Answer» C. dull | |
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Explanation: perspicacious means keen or astute, therefore dull is the opposite |
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| 621. |
elan is most opposite to |
| A. | inelegance |
| B. | stupidity |
| C. | obscure |
| D. | despair |
| Answer» D. despair | |
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Explanation: elan means vigorous spirit or enthusiasm; despair means an utter loss of hope |
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| 622. |
recondite is most opposite to |
| A. | manifest |
| B. | flexible |
| C. | provident |
| D. | sociable |
| Answer» A. manifest | |
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Explanation: recondite means difficult for one of ordinary understanding to comprehend; manifest means easily understood or recognized |
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| 623. |
gainsay is most opposite to |
| A. | regret |
| B. | own |
| C. | prudent |
| D. | prude |
| Answer» B. own | |
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Explanation: to gainsay means to deny; one meaning of to own is to admit |
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| 624. |
effluvium is most opposite to |
| A. | land |
| B. | essential |
| C. | fragrance |
| D. | solid |
| Answer» C. fragrance | |
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Explanation: effluvium means an offensive smell; fragrance means a sweet or delicate odor |
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| 625. |
parsimony is most opposite to |
| A. | generosity |
| B. | sinfulness |
| C. | verbosity |
| D. | tenderness |
| Answer» A. generosity | |
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Explanation: parsimony means thrift or stinginess, therefore generosity is the opposite |
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| 626. |
truculent is most opposite to |
| A. | faltering |
| B. | gentle |
| C. | facile |
| D. | submissive |
| Answer» B. gentle | |
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Explanation: truculent means cruel or savage, therefore gentle is the opposite |
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| 627. |
spurious is most opposite to |
| A. | disingenuous |
| B. | thoughtless |
| C. | placid |
| D. | genuine |
| Answer» D. genuine | |
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Explanation: spurious means lacking genuine qualities, or false, therefore genuine is the opposite |
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| 628. |
welter is most opposite to |
| A. | order |
| B. | freeze |
| C. | patron |
| D. | sustain |
| Answer» A. order | |
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Explanation: welter means a state of wild disorder, or turmoil, therefore order is the opposite |
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| 629. |
eclat is most opposite to |
| A. | apathy |
| B. | dullness |
| C. | silence |
| D. | disinterest |
| Answer» B. dullness | |
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Explanation: eclat means a dazzling effect, or brilliance, therefore dullness is the opposite |
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| 630. |
gracious |
| A. | cordial |
| B. | rude |
| C. | furious |
| D. | tactile |
| Answer» B. rude | |
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Explanation: gracious means to be pleasant in a social situation, or cordial; rude means to be unpleasant |
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| 631. |
valor |
| A. | cowardice |
| B. | false |
| C. | drop |
| D. | heavy |
| Answer» A. cowardice | |
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Explanation: valor means strength of mind or spirit, or courage; cowardice means lack of courage |
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| 632. |
severe |
| A. | lenient |
| B. | cautious |
| C. | join |
| D. | one |
| Answer» A. lenient | |
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Explanation: one meaning of severe is strict; lenient means mild or indulgent |
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| 633. |
imaginative |
| A. | playful |
| B. | written |
| C. | small |
| D. | dull |
| Answer» D. dull | |
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Explanation: imaginative means having imagination; dull means lacking imagination |
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| 634. |
knowing |
| A. | wasteful |
| B. | dense |
| C. | clumsy |
| D. | fast |
| Answer» B. dense | |
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Explanation: knowing means having information or knowledge; dense means dull or stupid |
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| 635. |
animosity |
| A. | love |
| B. | plantlike |
| C. | barren |
| D. | tiny |
| Answer» A. love | |
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Explanation: animosity means resentment or hostility, therefore love is the opposite |
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| 636. |
exact |
| A. | join |
| B. | sympathetic |
| C. | incorrect |
| D. | whole |
| Answer» C. incorrect | |
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Explanation: exact means in complete accordance with fact, or correct, therefore incorrect is the opposite |
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| 637. |
extravagant |
| A. | unknown |
| B. | homebody |
| C. | punctual |
| D. | moderate |
| Answer» D. moderate | |
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Explanation: extravagant means lacking in restraint and moderation, therefore moderate is the opposite |
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| 638. |
stamina |
| A. | weakness |
| B. | clear |
| C. | decisive |
| D. | calmness |
| Answer» A. weakness | |
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Explanation: stamina means strength or endurance, therefore weakness is the opposite |
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| 639. |
rough |
| A. | tumble |
| B. | sleek |
| C. | fast |
| D. | distant |
| Answer» B. sleek | |
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Explanation: rough means having an uneven, coarse surface; sleek meanshaving a smooth, bright surface |
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| 640. |
garner |
| A. | unravel |
| B. | mar |
| C. | squander |
| D. | tarnish |
| Answer» C. squander | |
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Explanation: to garner means to gather or to store; to squander means to cause to disperse or to scatter |
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| 641. |
prodigal |
| A. | thrifty |
| B. | secondary |
| C. | distant |
| D. | squalid |
| Answer» A. thrifty | |
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Explanation: prodigal means wasteful or extravagant; thrifty means thriving by industry and frugality |
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| 642. |
tacit |
| A. | grand |
| B. | dictated |
| C. | illicit |
| D. | messy |
| Answer» B. dictated | |
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Explanation: tacit means unspoken, or implied; dictated means spoken |
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| 643. |
repudiate |
| A. | argue |
| B. | soften |
| C. | slander |
| D. | admit |
| Answer» D. admit | |
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Explanation: to repudiate means to reject or deny, therefore to admit is the opposite |
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| 644. |
pristine |
| A. | free |
| B. | sullied |
| C. | wide |
| D. | thorough |
| Answer» B. sullied | |
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Explanation: pristine means unspoiled or pure; sullied means spoiled or tarnished |
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| 645. |
concede |
| A. | sit |
| B. | withstand |
| C. | dismiss |
| D. | elaborate |
| Answer» B. withstand | |
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Explanation: to concede means to yield; to withstand means to successfully resist |
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| 646. |
placate |
| A. | appease |
| B. | strip |
| C. | tremendous |
| D. | enrage |
| Answer» D. enrage | |
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Explanation: to placate means to soothe or calm; to enrage means to anger |
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| 647. |
popular |
| A. | empty |
| B. | uncommon |
| C. | famous |
| D. | feisty |
| Answer» B. uncommon | |
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Explanation: popular means frequently encountered or accepted, or common, therefore uncommon is the opposite |
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| 648. |
felicitous |
| A. | morbid |
| B. | boorish |
| C. | inopportune |
| D. | delightful |
| Answer» C. inopportune | |
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Explanation: felicitous means very well-suited or apt; inopportune means inconvenient or not well-suited |
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| 649. |
austere |
| A. | lavish |
| B. | unfavorable |
| C. | light |
| D. | devout |
| Answer» A. lavish | |
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Explanation: austere means simple and unadorned; lavish means produced or expended in abundance |
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| 650. |
insipid |
| A. | cold |
| B. | brave |
| C. | exciting |
| D. | bashful |
| Answer» C. exciting | |
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Explanation: insipid means lacking in qualities that interest or excite, therefore exciting is the opposite |
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| 651. |
wastrel |
| A. | sober |
| B. | spendthrift |
| C. | mute |
| D. | miser |
| Answer» D. miser | |
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Explanation: a wastrel is someone who spends foolishly or self-indulgently; a miser is someone who hoards his or her wealth |
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| 652. |
temperate |
| A. | Celsius |
| B. | inordinate |
| C. | lukewarm |
| D. | safely |
| Answer» B. inordinate | |
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Explanation: temperate means moderate; inordinate means excessive or immoderate |
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| 653. |
nebulous |
| A. | cloudy |
| B. | dim |
| C. | distinct |
| D. | desirable |
| Answer» C. distinct | |
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Explanation: nebulous means vague or indistinct, therefore distinct is the opposite |
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| 654. |
adroit |
| A. | clumsy |
| B. | left |
| C. | diplomatic |
| D. | unpersuasive |
| Answer» A. clumsy | |
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Explanation: adroit means skillful in the use of the hands, therefore clumsy is the opposite |
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| 655. |
mite |
| A. | weakness |
| B. | tend |
| C. | bulk |
| D. | drive |
| Answer» C. bulk | |
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Explanation: mite means a very small or insignificant part; bulk means the main or greater part |
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| 656. |
supernal |
| A. | nocturnal |
| B. | special |
| C. | despicable |
| D. | hellish |
| Answer» D. hellish | |
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Explanation: supernal means coming from on high, or heavenly; infernal is a synonym for hellish |
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| 657. |
reprobate |
| A. | sage |
| B. | elevated |
| C. | possess |
| D. | dismiss |
| Answer» B. elevated | |
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Explanation: reprobate means morally debased or depraved; one meaning of elevated is to be on a moral or intellectual high plane |
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| 658. |
specious |
| A. | genuine |
| B. | logical |
| C. | common |
| D. | deliberate |
| Answer» A. genuine | |
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Explanation: specious means having a false look of truth or genuineness, therefore genuine is the opposite |
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| 659. |
effete |
| A. | conquer |
| B. | proper |
| C. | prosperous |
| D. | civilized |
| Answer» B. proper | |
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Explanation: effete means weak or decadent; one meaning of proper is virtuous or respectable |
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| 660. |
rabble |
| A. | order |
| B. | clear |
| C. | open |
| D. | union |
| Answer» D. union | |
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Explanation: a rabble is a disorderly or disorganized crowd of people; a union is a group of individuals joined in an organized manner |
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| 661. |
protean |
| A. | unformed |
| B. | unchanging |
| C. | elaborate |
| D. | selective |
| Answer» B. unchanging | |
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Explanation: protean means showing great diversity or variability, or versatile, therefore unchanging is the opposite |
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| 662. |
vertiginous |
| A. | horizontal |
| B. | litigious |
| C. | constant |
| D. | lowly |
| Answer» C. constant | |
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Explanation: vertiginous means inclined to frequent change, or inconstant, therefore constant is the opposite |
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| 663. |
parvenu |
| A. | wallflower |
| B. | highway |
| C. | melody |
| D. | plan |
| Answer» A. wallflower | |
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Explanation: a parvenu is an upstart or a social climber; a wallflower is someone who refrains from socializing |
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| 664. |
lapidarian |
| A. | square |
| B. | secular |
| C. | pasture |
| D. | inelegant |
| Answer» D. inelegant | |
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Explanation: lapidarian means having elegance or precision and comes from the word lapidary, which means a cutter or engraver of precious stones, therefore inelegant is the opposite |
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| 665. |
tragic |
| A. | boring |
| B. | mysterious |
| C. | comic |
| D. | incredulous |
| Answer» C. comic | |
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Explanation: tragic means regrettably serious or sorrowful; comic means humorous |
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| 666. |
able |
| A. | willful |
| B. | inept |
| C. | careful |
| D. | feasible |
| Answer» B. inept | |
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Explanation: able means having skill or ability; inept means lacking skill |
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| 667. |
tireless |
| A. | exhausted |
| B. | unfailing |
| C. | broke |
| D. | driving |
| Answer» A. exhausted | |
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Explanation: tireless means filled with energy; exhausted means depleted of energy |
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| 668. |
wean |
| A. | flourish |
| B. | flush |
| C. | strengthen |
| D. | addict |
| Answer» D. addict | |
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Explanation: to wean means to detach from a dependence; to addict means to make dependent |
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| 669. |
haste |
| A. | delay |
| B. | frugal |
| C. | debauchery |
| D. | solemnity |
| Answer» A. delay | |
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Explanation: haste means hurry; delay means postponement or procrastination |
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| 670. |
malice |
| A. | goodwill |
| B. | bitterness |
| C. | coddle |
| D. | distress |
| Answer» A. goodwill | |
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Explanation: malice means a desire to see another suffer; goodwill means desire to see another benefit |
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| 671. |
permanent |
| A. | loose |
| B. | fierce |
| C. | fleeting |
| D. | unhappy |
| Answer» C. fleeting | |
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Explanation: permanent means lasting; fleeting means passing quickly or temporary |
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| 672. |
attain |
| A. | crave |
| B. | lose |
| C. | harbor |
| D. | credit |
| Answer» B. lose | |
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Explanation: to attain means to achieve or to gain, therefore to lose is the most dissimilar |
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| 673. |
taint |
| A. | cheer |
| B. | worry |
| C. | clear |
| D. | purify |
| Answer» D. purify | |
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Explanation: to taint means to contaminate or corrupt; to purify means to make pure |
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| 674. |
belittle |
| A. | plain |
| B. | detract |
| C. | magnify |
| D. | torment |
| Answer» C. magnify | |
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Explanation: to belittle means to make seem little or less; to magnify means to enlarge |
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| 675. |
tedious |
| A. | unwavering |
| B. | frightening |
| C. | horrible |
| D. | pleasurable |
| Answer» D. pleasurable | |
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Explanation: tedious means boring; pleasurable means enjoyable or delightful |
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| 676. |
license |
| A. | restriction |
| B. | allow |
| C. | join |
| D. | gather |
| Answer» A. restriction | |
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Explanation: one meaning of a license is permission; restriction means limitation |
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| 677. |
frivolous |
| A. | pious |
| B. | inexpensive |
| C. | serious |
| D. | contemptuous |
| Answer» C. serious | |
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Explanation: frivolous means lacking seriousness, therefore serious is the most dissimilar |
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| 678. |
plain |
| A. | meadow |
| B. | ugly |
| C. | lovely |
| D. | unadorned |
| Answer» C. lovely | |
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Explanation: plain means lacking in beauty; lovely means beautiful |
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| 679. |
denounce |
| A. | covet |
| B. | condemn |
| C. | blame |
| D. | deplore |
| Answer» A. covet | |
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Explanation: one meaning of to denounce is to speak out against; to covet means to wish for enviously |
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| 680. |
contrary |
| A. | urbane |
| B. | agreeable |
| C. | unpleasant |
| D. | despicable |
| Answer» B. agreeable | |
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Explanation: contrary means unwilling to accept control or advice; agreeable means ready or willing to agree |
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| 681. |
glower |
| A. | prairie |
| B. | smile |
| C. | raise |
| D. | throw |
| Answer» B. smile | |
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Explanation: glower means a sullen brooding look, therefore smile is the most dissimilar |
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| 682. |
exacting |
| A. | upright |
| B. | lenient |
| C. | sober |
| D. | general |
| Answer» B. lenient | |
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Explanation: exacting means severe; lenient means indulgent |
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| 683. |
curtail |
| A. | remain |
| B. | detain |
| C. | placate |
| D. | prolong |
| Answer» D. prolong | |
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Explanation: to curtail means to cut short; to prolong means to lengthen or extend |
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| 684. |
eminent |
| A. | imminent |
| B. | obscure |
| C. | retire |
| D. | unsure |
| Answer» B. obscure | |
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Explanation: eminent means prominent, or famous; obscure means not prominent, or unknown |
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| 685. |
abdicate |
| A. | deny |
| B. | usurp |
| C. | blame |
| D. | renounce |
| Answer» B. usurp | |
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Explanation: to abdicate means to renounce power or high office; to usurp means seize power or high office |
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| 686. |
indolent |
| A. | industrious |
| B. | complimentary |
| C. | native |
| D. | smooth |
| Answer» A. industrious | |
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Explanation: indolent means lazy; industrious means hardworking |
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| 687. |
fortuitous |
| A. | undefended |
| B. | gratuitous |
| C. | deliberate |
| D. | impoverished |
| Answer» C. deliberate | |
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Explanation: fortuitous means occurring by chance, or accidental; deliberate means resulting from careful consideration, or voluntary |
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| 688. |
disparage |
| A. | hesitate |
| B. | settle |
| C. | trouble |
| D. | applaud |
| Answer» D. applaud | |
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Explanation: to disparage means to speak slightingly about; to applaud means to express approval |
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| 689. |
dubious |
| A. | reliable |
| B. | pleasing |
| C. | rhythmic |
| D. | careful |
| Answer» A. reliable | |
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Explanation: dubious means questionable or unreliable, therefore reliable is the most dissimilar |
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| 690. |
interdict |
| A. | continue |
| B. | abstain |
| C. | wallow |
| D. | sanction |
| Answer» D. sanction | |
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Explanation: to interdict means to forbid; to sanction means to approve |
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| 691. |
mendacious |
| A. | bashful |
| B. | capacious |
| C. | veracious |
| D. | quiet |
| Answer» C. veracious | |
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Explanation: mendacious means dishonest; veracious means truthful or honest |
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| 692. |
lassitude |
| A. | release |
| B. | demure |
| C. | fatigue |
| D. | vigor |
| Answer» D. vigor | |
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Explanation: lassitude means weariness; vigor means strength or force |
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| 693. |
verdant |
| A. | dishonest |
| B. | suspicious |
| C. | moldy |
| D. | arid |
| Answer» D. arid | |
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Explanation: one meaning of verdant is green, especially with plant life; arid means dry, or lacking enough rainfall for agriculture |
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| 694. |
ductile |
| A. | unfeeling |
| B. | arrogant |
| C. | precious |
| D. | rigid |
| Answer» D. rigid | |
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Explanation: one meaning of ductile is easily led or influenced; one meaning of rigid is inflexible, set in opinion |
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| 695. |
asperity |
| A. | moistness |
| B. | amenity |
| C. | sour |
| D. | generosity |
| Answer» B. amenity | |
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Explanation: asperity means roughness of surface or manner; amenity means pleasantness or smoothness of manner |
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| 696. |
epicurean |
| A. | ascetic |
| B. | slovenly |
| C. | imprecision |
| D. | providential |
| Answer» A. ascetic | |
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Explanation: epicurean means having sensitive and self-indulgent taste especially in food and wine; ascetic means practicing self-denial and austerity |
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| 697. |
traduce |
| A. | deduce |
| B. | laud |
| C. | presuppose |
| D. | converge |
| Answer» B. laud | |
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Explanation: to traduce means to expose to shame or blame; to laud means to praise or extol |
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| 698. |
bridle |
| A. | heckle |
| B. | dissuade |
| C. | vent |
| D. | persist |
| Answer» C. vent | |
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Explanation: to bridle means to restrain or keep under control; to vent means to relieve by means of an outlet |
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| 699. |
spare |
| A. | rotund |
| B. | pacify |
| C. | impolite |
| D. | impose |
| Answer» A. rotund | |
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Explanation: one meaning of spare is lean; rotund means round or fleshy |
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| 700. |
proclivity |
| A. | calm |
| B. | antipathy |
| C. | desire |
| D. | dearth |
| Answer» B. antipathy | |
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Explanation: proclivity means inclination or predisposition; antipathy means settled aversion or dislike |
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