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41
That man is known for his elegance.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Elegance : the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
Awkwardness : the quality of being awkward.
Indelicacy : a lack of sensitive understanding or tact.
Clumsiness : done awkwardly or without skill.
Savagery : the quality of being fierce or cruel.

Antonym of Elegance is Clumsiness
42
That police officer is known to be humane in his approach.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Humane : having or showing compassion or benevolence.
Unsympathetic : not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
Uncultured : not characterized by good taste, manners, or education.
Uncompromising : showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions.
Uncivilised : (of a place or people) not socially, culturally, or morally advanced.

Antonym of Humane is Unsympathetic
43
That was a dauntless action!
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Dauntless : showing fearlessness and determination.
Devious : showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals.
Irresolute : showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
Secretive : (of a person or an organization) inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information.
Cowardly : lacking courage.

Antonym of Dauntless is Irresolute
44
That was an exquisite piece of art which won the admiration of one and all.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Exquisite : extremely beautiful and delicate.
Ugly : unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
Cheap : low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.
Old : having lived for a long time; no longer young.
Expensive : costing a lot of money.

Antonym of Exquisite is Ugly
45
The comely young girl proved to be a good receptionist.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Comely : (typically of a woman) pleasant to look at; attractive.
Inexperienced : having little knowledge or experience of a particular thing.
Unattractive : not pleasing or appealing to look at.
Gloomy : dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency.

Antonym of Comely is Unattractive
46
The gross domestic product(GDP) is an essential component of company.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Gross : very obvious and unacceptable.
Rough : having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
Coarse : rough or harsh in texture.
Refined : with impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing.
Estimated : roughly calculated; approximate.

Antonym of Gross is Estimated
47
The indignation of the retreating troops resulted in large scale killings.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Indignation : anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Displeasure : a feeling of annoyance or disapproval.
Happiness : the state of being happy.
Orderliness : the quality of being well arranged or organized.
Anger : a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Antonym of Indignation is Happiness
48
The mammoth structure overlooked the building.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Mammoth : huge.
Affluent : (especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy.
Tiny : very small.
Huge : extremely large; enormous.
Narrow : of small width in relation to length.

Antonym of Mammoth is Tiny
49
The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Humility : the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Gentleness : the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.
Honesty : the quality of being honest.
Determination : the quality of being determined; firmness of purpose.
Pride : a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.

Antonym of Humility is Pride
50
The attack on the freedom of the press is a retrograde step.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Retrograde : directed or moving backwards.
Aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.
Progressive : happening or developing gradually or in stages.
Punitive : inflicting or intended as punishment.
Stubborn : having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.

Antonym of Retrograde is Progressive