English Questions – Antonyms 53

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1. Despise
   1) resplendent
   2) stately
   3) admire
   4) adore
   
   
2. Illicit
   1) applaud
   2) glorify
   3) sacred
   4) lawful
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4) 
   Explanation:- illicit – forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
   lawful – conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.
   
   
3. Elegant
   1) transcendent
   2) delight

   3) crude
   4) noble
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Elegant – graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
   crude – in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
   
   

4. Callous
   1) eulogize
   2) cherish
   3) sensitive
   4) lofty
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3) 
   Explanation: Callous – showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
   sensitive – quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
   
   
5. Obscure
   1) spiritual
   2) imposing
   3) extol
   4) clear

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4) 
   Explanation: Obscure – not discovered or known about; uncertain.
   clear – easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
   
   

6. Conform
   1) differ
   2) esteem
   3) stuck
   4) outrageous
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: Conform – comply with rules, standards, or laws.
   differ – be unlike or dissimilar.
   
   
7. Latent
   1) exalted
   2) appreciate
   3) obvious

   4) eminent
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Latent – (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
   obvious – easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
   
   

8. Subsequent
   1) prior
   2) groove
   3) elevated
   4) apparent

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: Subsequent – coming after something in time; following.
   prior – existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
   
   

9. Sublime
   1) manifest
   2) obvious
   3) imbued
   4) ludicrous

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4) 
   Explanation: Sublime – of very great excellence or beauty.
   ludicrous – so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.
   
   

10. Insert
    1) august
    2) abstract
    3) extract
    4) infuse
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Insert – place, fit, or push (something) into something else.
    extract – remove or take out, especially by effort or force.