Q. 36. Provocation (Antonym)
(A) Vocation
(B) Pacification
(C) Peace
(D) Destruction
Answer:
(B) Pacification
Explanation:
Provocation means action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry. Pacification is the act of bringing peace or calming someone down.
Q. 37. Industrious (Antonym)
(A) Indifferent
(B) Indolent
(C) Casual
(D) Passive
Answer:
(B) Indolent
Explanation:
Industrious means diligent and hard-working. The antonym is indolent, which means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Q. 38. Concede (Antonym)
(A) Object
(B) Refuse
(C) Grant
(D) Accede
Answer:
(B) Refuse
Explanation:
To concede means to admit that something is true or to surrender. The opposite is to refuse or deny.
Q. 39. Stringent (Antonym)
(A) General
(B) Vehement
(C) Lenient
(D) Magnanimous
Answer:
(C) Lenient
Explanation:
Stringent refers to strict, precise, and exacting regulations or requirements. Its direct opposite is lenient.
Q. 40. Loquacious (Antonym)
(A) Reticent
(B) Talkative
(C) Garrulous
(D) Verbose
Answer:
(A) Reticent
Explanation:
Loquacious means tending to talk a great deal. Reticent means not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; inclined to be silent.
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