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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
PANEGYRIZE
Explanation
'Panegyrize' means 'to speak or write in praise of'; eulogize. 'Harangue' means 'to lecture someone at length in an aggressive and critical manner'.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
SATURNINE
Explanation
The word 'saturnine' means 'gloomy.'
Whereas 'cheery' means 'happy and optimistic.'
So, option E is the antonym of the given word.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
PERIPATETIC
Explanation
The word 'peripatetic' means 'moving or travelling from place to place.'
Whereas 'stationary' means 'not moving or not intended to be moved.'
So, option A is the antonym of the given word.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
PHILISTINE
Explanation
The word ''philistine'' means a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts.
Whereas, ''connoisseur'' means an expert judge in matters of taste.
So, option B is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
PREVARICATION
Explanation
The word 'prevarication' means 'when someone tells a lie, especially in a sneaky way.'
Whereas 'verity' means 'the quality or state of being true or real.'
So, option E is the antonym of the given word.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
SANG-FROID
Explanation
The word 'sangfroid' means 'self controlled' or 'composure'.
The word 'fidget' means 'impatient' or 'uneasy'.
So, the word 'sangfroid' is the antonym of the word 'fidget'.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
SALUBRIOUS
Explanation
The word 'salubrious' means 'favourable' or 'beneficial'.
The word 'deleterious' means 'harmful' or 'hurtful'.
So, the word 'salubrious' is the antonym of the word 'deleterious'.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
PLASTICITY
Explanation
The word 'plasticity' means 'the capability of the shape being molded'.
The word 'rigidity' means 'something stiff or not flexible'.
So, the word 'plasticity' is the antonym of the word 'rigidity'.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
SMIRCH
Explanation
The word ''smirch'' means to insult or criticize someone.
Whereas, ''exalt'' means to glorify or praise.
So, option B is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Vocab (Letter P to S)
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.
PALLIATE
Explanation
The word ''palliate'' means to diminish or decrease something.
Whereas, ''intensify'' means 'to raise' or 'increase'.
So, option A is the correct answer.
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