English Questions – Antonyms 37

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1. Perilous
   1) slenderness
   2) impregnable
   3) fortified
   4) sparsity
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer –  2)
   Explanation: impregnable – (of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into.
   
   
2. Paucity
   1) affluence
    2) impenetrable
   3) shielded
   4) inviolable
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: affluence – the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

   
   
3. Carnal
   1) invulnerable
   2) sheltered
   3) indestructible
   4) chaste
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)

   Explanation: chaste – without unnecessary ornamentation; simple or restrained.

   
   
4. Inquisitive
   1) incurious
   2) snug
   3) vindicated
   4) invincible
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: incurious – not eager to know something; lacking curiosity.
   
   
5. Confident
   1) scanty
   2) subtle
   3) unsure
   4) scantiness
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: unsure – not feeling, showing, or done with confidence and certainty.
   
   
6. Prevent
   1) accommodate
   2) invulnerable
   3) unassailable
   4) adamant
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1) 
   Explanation: accommodate – (of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for.
   
   
7. Repulsive
   1) enchanting
   2) slender
   3) bullheaded

   4) adamantine
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: enchanting – delightfully charming or attractive.
   
   
8. Indolent
   1) inviting
   2) enthusiastic
   3) diligent
   4) invariable
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: diligent – having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
   
   
9. Boisterous 
   1) inexorable
   2) restrained
   3) skimpy

   4) exiguous
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: restrained – characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.
   
   
10. Ample
    1) intent
    2) insufficient
    3) sparse
    4) obdurate
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: insufficient – not enough; inadequate.