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Shallow
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
- Shallow
implies lack of depth (whether in water or in thought),
- Restive
implies being agitated or uneasy, which suggests the opposite of calmness
or stillness— indicating deeper turmoil or complexity than the
"shallow" state.
Opposite words: Limitless,
Restive, Profound, Navigable, Abysmal, Vast.
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Sly
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
- Sly
means being crafty, cunning, or deceitful—someone who is clever in a
secretive or underhanded way.
- Artless
means innocent, without guile, or simple—lacking deceit or craftiness.
Therefore, "artless" is
the opposite of "sly," because while sly implies trickery or
cleverness for personal gain, artless means straightforward, sincere, and
unpretentious.
Opposite words: Honest,
Frank, Candid, Artless, Ingenuous, Natural.
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Wither
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
- Wither
means to shrink, dry up, or lose vitality—usually referring to plants or
something losing its strength or vitality over time.
- Flourish,
on the other hand, means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way,
especially when conditions are good.
Thus, "flourish" is the
antonym of "wither" because it represents thriving and thriving
growth, while "wither" represents decline and decay.
Opposite words:
Flourish, Thrive, Prosper, Burgeon, Proliferate, Ameliorate.
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Eulogy
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A eulogy
is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, typically given at a
funeral or memorial service.
On the other hand, defamation refers to the act of damaging someone's good reputation by making false and harmful statements about them. It is the opposite of a eulogy because defamation involves speaking ill of someone, whereas a eulogy involves speaking highly of them.
Opposite words:
Censure, Blame, Reprimand, Defamation, Indictment, Condemnation.
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Superficial
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
The word "superficial"
refers to something that is shallow, surface-level, or lacking depth in
understanding, meaning, or substance.
On the other hand, "profound"
means something that has deep meaning, significance, or intensity. It is the
opposite of superficial because it refers to something that is deep,
insightful, and full of depth.
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Focus
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
he word "focus" refers to directing attention or concentration on a specific object, idea, or activity. It involves bringing together elements toward a central point or maintaining concentrated attention.
The antonym of "focus" would be a word that suggests scattering, spreading out, or dispersing attention or effort in different directions. "Disperse" means to scatter or distribute things widely, opposite of concentrating or focusing.
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Trite
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
The correct antonym for trite would be a word that suggests freshness, vibrancy, or excitement. "Zesty" fits this description perfectly. "Zesty" means lively, energetic, or full of flavor, often used to describe something with a strong, fresh, or stimulating quality (like zesty food or a zesty personality). It conveys the opposite of triteness, which is associated with dullness and lack of originality.
Opposite words:
Lively, Resilient, Zesty, Racy, Volatile.
