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Example Question #1 : Antonyms
Abet means the opposite of __________.
prevent
condone
instigate
incite
prevent
"Condone," "instigate," and "incite" are synonyms of "abet." "Abet" means to assist or aid in wrongdoing. "Prevent" means to stop something from being completed.
Example Question #52 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Affable is the opposite of __________.
unfriendly
courteous
genial
amiable
unfriendly
"Courteous," "amiable," and "genial" are all synonyms of affable. "Affable" means pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to.
"Unfriendly" means not friendly or kindly in disposition.
Example Question #2 : Antonyms
Adamant is the opposite of __________.
flexible
resolute
determined
insistant
flexible
"Insistent," "determined," and "resolute" are synonyms of adamant. "Adamant" means utterly unyielding in attitude of opinion.
"Flexible" means willing or disposed to yield.
Example Question #53 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Ameliorate is the opposite of __________.
aggravate
lighten
mitigate
alleviate
aggravate
"Alleviate," "lighten," and "mitigate" are synonyms of ameliorate. "Ameliorate" means to make or become better.
"Aggravate" means to make worse or more severe.
Example Question #54 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Cacophony is the opposite of __________.
discord
noise
harshness
harmony
harmony
"Noise," "discord," and "harshness" are synonyms of cacophony. "Cacophony" is a harsh discordance of sound.
"Harmony" is consistent, orderly, or pleasant arrangement of parts.
Example Question #6 : Antonyms
Candid is the opposite of __________.
forthright
honest
impartial
biased
biased
"Blunt," "impartial," and "forthright" are synonyms of candid. "Candid" means frank, outspoken, open, and sincere.
"Biased" means having or showing prejudice, or not being open.
Example Question #3 : Antonyms
Cogitate means the opposite of __________.
ponder
disregard
conceive
brainstorm
disregard
"Ponder," "conceive," and "brainstorm" are synonyms of cogitate. "Cogitate" means to think hard, ponder, or metitate about a problem.
"Disregard" means to pay no attention to something.
Example Question #56 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Innocuous means the opposite of __________.
insipid
injurious
banal
inoffensive
injurious
"Banal," "insipid," and "inoffensive" are synomyms of innocuous. "Innocuous" means unlikely to cause harm or injury, while "injurious" means harmful.
Example Question #3 : Antonyms
Ire is the opposite of __________.
calm
exasperation
displeasure
annoyance
calm
"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" means anger, while "calm" means peaceful.
Example Question #4 : Antonyms
Intrepid means the opposite of __________.
courageous
heroic
plucky
cowardly
cowardly
"Plucky," "heroic," and "courageous" are synonyms of intrepid. "Intrepid" means invulnerable to fear or intimidation, while "cowardly" means lacking courage.
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