Antonym: Test-59

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Question 1

ON THE SLY

A	Openly
B	Secretly
C	Casually
D	Actively

Question 1 Explanation:

On the sly means to do something stealthily, in secret, without getting noticed.Hence, its antonym is openly. (b) Secretly – It is a synonym. (c) and (d) are unrelated.

Question 2

BIG-WIGS

A	Mangers-on
B	Small fry
C	Riff-raff
D	Novices

Question 2 Explanation:

Big-wigs means important people.Its synonym would be VIP, personage. (a) Mangers-on -Manger definition, a box or trough in a stable or barn from which horses or cattle eat. (b) Small fry means insignificant people or things. (c) Riff-raff meansdisreputable or undesirable people. Underclass, trash ,scum are some of its synonyms. (d) Novices meansa person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation. Hence, its antonym is (b) small fry.

Question 3

PRONE TO

A	Prior to
B	Preceding
C	Immune to
D	Vulnerable to

Question 3 Explanation:

Prone to something means to have an inclination to something. (a) Prior to means before, until, till, previous to (b) Preceding means comes before something or someone, begin, open, launch. (c) Immune to means protected or exempt from effects of something, not liable, not vulnerable, not exposed to something. (d) Vulnerable to means exposed, in danger, in peril, unsafe, unprotected to something. Hence, its antonym is immune to.

Question 4

OBSEQUIOUS

A	Offensive
B	Dignified
C	Irritating
D	Subservient

Question 4 Explanation:

Obsequious means very obedient or servile. (a) Offensive means insulting, rude, derogatory, abusive, hurtful. (b) Dignified means noble, courtly, majestic, kingly. (c) Irritating means annoying, infuriating, maddening. (d) Subservient means compliant, obedient, dutiful, meek. Hence, its antonym is offensive.

Question 5

FIGHT SHY OF

A	Welcome
B	Avoid
C	Quarrel with
D	Feel shy of

Question 5 Explanation:

Fight shy of means to avoid something or unwilling to involve into something. a) Welcome means embrace, receive or meet someone. b) Avoid means keep away from or stay away from someone. c) Quarrel with means to fight with someone. d) Feel shy of means being nervous or reserved. Hence, its antonym is welcome.

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