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English - Antonym

  QUESTIONS 1. WISTFUL A) Conversant  B) Esoteric  C) Forlorn  D) Blithe  Explanation: WISTFUL - having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing. Blithe - happy or carefree. Hence, Wistful is the antonym of Blithe. 2. OFFICIOUS A) Repose  B) Unofficial  C) Indifferent  D) Attached  Explanation: Officious - intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering. Indifferent - showing no concern in attitude or action. Hence, Indifferent is the antonym of Officious. 3. OUTLANDISH A) Quirky  B) Atypical  C) Conventional  D) Crotchety  Explanation: Outlandish - strange and unusual. Hence, Conventional is the antonym of Outlandish. 4. Sanctimonious A) Devout  B) Impious  C) Empirical  D) Maudlin  Explanation: Sanctimonious means making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness. Devout means having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment. Impious means s...