Q. 36. BENIGN
(A) Gentle
(B) kind
(C) Hostile
(D) Mild
Answer:
(C) Hostile
Explanation:
Benign means gentle and kindly, so the antonym is hostile.
Q. 37. PRUDENCE
(A) Detriment
(B) Desperation
(C) Mild
(D) Folly
Answer:
(D) Folly
Explanation:
Prudence implies wisdom and careful judgment; folly means foolishness.
Q. 38. FORBID
(A) Defy
(B) Dislike
(C) Permit
(D) Understand
Answer:
(C) Permit
Explanation:
To forbid means to refuse to allow. The direct antonym is to permit.
Q. 39. CELERITY
(A) Lack of wisdom
(B) Silence
(C) Victory
(D) Sluggishness
Answer:
(D) Sluggishness
Explanation:
Celerity means swiftness; sluggishness is the exact opposite.
Q. 40. TAME
(A) Wild
(B) Clean
(C) Dangerous
(D) Active
Answer:
(A) Wild
Explanation:
Tame describes a domesticated or docile nature. The antonym is wild.
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