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Example Question #51 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Abet means the opposite of __________.
instigate
incite
prevent
condone
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 #1 : Antonyms
Affable is the opposite of __________.
amiable
courteous
unfriendly
genial
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 __________.
determined
resolute
insistant
flexible
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 #3 : Antonyms
Ameliorate is the opposite of __________.
mitigate
aggravate
lighten
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 #4 : Antonyms
Cacophony is the opposite of __________.
harmony
harshness
discord
noise
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 #3 : Antonyms
Candid is the opposite of __________.
impartial
honest
biased
forthright
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 #5 : Antonyms
Cogitate means the opposite of __________.
disregard
conceive
brainstorm
ponder
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 #6 : Antonyms
Innocuous means the opposite of __________.
inoffensive
injurious
banal
insipid
injurious
"Banal," "insipid," and "inoffensive" are synomyms of innocuous. "Innocuous" means unlikely to cause harm or injury, while "injurious" means harmful.
Example Question #7 : Antonyms
Ire is the opposite of __________.
exasperation
calm
annoyance
displeasure
calm
"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" means anger, while "calm" means peaceful.
Example Question #8 : Antonyms
Intrepid means the opposite of __________.
cowardly
courageous
heroic
plucky
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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