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His depressing attitude became a cause of trouble for us all.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Depressing : causing or resulting in a feeling of miserable dejection.
Horrifying : causing horror; extremely shocking.
Uplifting : morally or spiritually elevating; inspiring happiness or hope.
Bewildering : confusing or perplexing.
Digressing : leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Antonym of Depressing is Uplifting
82
His diabolical ways made him unpopular.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Diabolical : characteristic of the Devil, or so evil as to be suggestive of the Devil.
Mischievous : causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
Lavish : sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
Seraphic : characteristic of or resembling a seraph or seraphim; angelic.
Azure : bright blue in colour like a cloudless sky.

Antonym of Diabolical is Seraphic
83
His disposition towards labour made him endearing to the Manager.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Disposition : an inclination or tendency.
Inclination : a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition.
Unwillingness : the quality or state of being unwilling to do something; reluctance.
Temperament : a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.
Watchfulness : being on the lookout especially for danger or opportunity.

Antonym of Disposition is Unwillingness
84
His frivolous remarks provoked no comments.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Frivolous : not having any serious purpose or value.
Serious : demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application.
Momentous : of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events.
Frantic : distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
Fanciful : over-imaginative and unrealistic.

Antonym of Frivolous is Serious
85
His interpretation of the poem is superficial.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Interpretation : the action of explaining the meaning of something.
Mystical : relating to mystics or religious mysticism.
Obfuscation : the action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
Mysterious : difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

Antonym of Interpretation is Obfuscation
86
His meanness is proverbial.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Meanness : lack of generosity; miserliness.
Generosity : the quality of being kind and generous.
Pragmatism : an approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.
Timidity : lack of courage or confidence.
Kindness : the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Antonym of Meanness is Generosity
87
His servility makes him detestable.
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Answer: Option C
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Servility : an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
Bravery : courageous behaviour or character.
Prudence : the quality of being prudent; cautiousness.
Insolence : rude and disrespectful behaviour.
Slavery : the state of being a slave.

Antonym of Servility is Insolence
88
His smooth manners endeared him to everyone.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Smooth : having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.
Hard : solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent, or pierced.
Rough : having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
Flat : having a level surface; without raised areas or indentations.
Tough : (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.

Antonym of Smooth is Rough
89
His tardy manners were a great impediment in the path of his success.
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Answer: Option A
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Tardy : delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late.
Quick : moving fast or doing something in a short time.
Enthusiastic : having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Sluggish : slow-moving or inactive.
Progressive : happening or developing gradually or in stages.

Antonym of Tardy is Quick
90
His timidity proved to be costly.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Timidity : lack of courage or confidence.
Boldness : willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage.
Arrogance : the quality of being arrogant.
Self-assertion : the confident and forceful expression or promotion of oneself, one's views, or one's desires.
Self-confidence : a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement.

Antonym of Timidity is Boldness