Vocabulary Test 88

In this sentence we would be looking into the opposite of the given word "Beautiful".

'Consequence' means a result of a particular action. E.g. The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness. 'Indifference' means a lack of interest in something. 'Affect' means to have an influence on something. 'Serial' means arranged one after another. 'Outcome' means a result of an action. 'Divergence' means the situation in which two things become different. 

While glossy means shiny and smooth, the opposite would be something unattractive and lacking sheen, that is, dull. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express the antonym, hence, incorrect. 

‘Jittery’ means feeling nervous.  So, the opposite of ‘Jittery’ will be ‘Bold’, Option C. ‘Bold’ means daring or one who is willing to take risks. Option A ‘Profuse’ means something that is abundant or plentiful. Option B ‘Tense’ means anxious or nervous. Option D ‘Shaky’ means unstable. A, B and D are incorrect options. Hence, the opposite of ‘Jittery’ is ‘Bold’ Option C.

‘Exotic’ is referred to something that is unusual and exciting as it has come from far away (especially tropical country). So, opposite of ‘Exotic’ will be Option D, ‘Conventional’ which means normal or ordinary. Option A ‘Poor’ means lack of sufficient money. Option B ‘Inexpensive’ means not costly. Option C ‘Ugly’ means not beautiful. Hence, the opposite is Option D, ‘Conventional’ and other options A, B and C are incorrect.

Since unruly means disobedient, or one who does not follow orders, the opposite would be obedient. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express the antonym, hence, incorrect. 

‘Amplify’ means increasing the volume of sound. Opposite of ‘amplify’ will be option C, ‘Curtail’. Curtail means to reduce or diminish. Option A ‘Mummify’ means drying and wrapping a body to preserve like a mummy in ancient Egypt. Option B ‘Shock’ means trauma or sudden upsetting event. Option D ‘Embalm’ means preserving body to prevent from decay . Thus, the options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct option as opposite of ‘amplify’ is option C, ‘Curtail’.