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Example Question #9 : Antonyms
Ire is the opposite of __________.
exasperation
calm
displeasure
annoyance
calm
"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" means anger, while "calm" means peaceful.
Example Question #10 : Antonyms
Intrepid means the opposite of __________.
courageous
plucky
cowardly
heroic
cowardly
"Plucky," "heroic," and "courageous" are synonyms of intrepid. "Intrepid" means invulnerable to fear or intimidation, while "cowardly" means lacking courage.
Example Question #11 : Antonyms
Jocular is the opposite of __________.
jovial
humorous
cheerful
gloomy
gloomy
"Jovial," "cheerful," and "humorous" are synonyms of jocular. "Jocular" means to be characterized by jokes or good humor, while "gloomy" means to be characterized by a sad or dejected nature.
Example Question #12 : Antonyms
Jubilant is the opposite of __________.
euphoric
depressed
joyous
triumphant
depressed
"Joyous," "euphoric," and "triumphant" are synonyms of jubilant. "Jubilant" means full of high-spirited delight, while "depressed" means dejected or downcast.
Example Question #13 : Antonyms
Laudable means the opposite of __________.
unworthy
creditable
commendable
praiseworthy
unworthy
"Creditable," "commendable," and "praiseworthy" are synonyms of laudable. "Laudable" means to be worthy of high praise, while "unworthy" means lacking worth or excellence.
Example Question #14 : Antonyms
Mundane is the opposite of __________.
abnormal
prosaic
banal
humdrum
abnormal
"Prosaic," "banal," and "humdrum" are synonyms of mundane. "Mundane" means found in the ordinary course of events, while "abnormal" means not normal or typical.
Example Question #15 : Antonyms
Odious is the opposite of __________.
loathsome
abhorrent
attractive
vile
attractive
"Abhorrent," "vile," and "loathsome" are synonyms of odious. Odious means unequivocally detestable, while "attractive" means providing pleasure or delight.
Example Question #16 : Antonyms
Paragon is the opposite of __________.
flaw
epitome
apotheosis
exemplar
flaw
"Epitome," "apotheosis," and "exemplar" are synonyms of paragon. "Paragon" means an ideal instance or a perfect embodiment of a concept, while "flaw" is a feature that mars the perfection of something.
Example Question #17 : Antonyms
Petty is the opposite of __________.
lesser
frivolous
minor
greater
greater
"Minor," "lesser," and "frivolous" are synonyms of petty. "Petty" means of little or no importance, while "greater" means to be of a high degree or importance.
Example Question #61 : Hspt Verbal Skills
An antonym for sapid is __________.
exciting
bland
drained
exhausted
filled
bland
Something that is sapid has a strong, pleasant taste. The best antonym for this word would be “bland,” which means uninteresting or—more appropriate for this antonym—mildly flavored or flavorless. Do not confuse “sapid” with “sapped,” which can mean “drained of energy.”
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