Antonyms

The word 'sloppy' means careless or messy. The antonym is 'careful', which means paying attention and being precise, making option A correct.

The word 'sceptical' means having doubts or being doubtful. Its antonym is 'certain,' which means being sure or confident. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.

The word 'celibate' means abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. The antonym is 'married,' which implies being in a marital relationship, the opposite of celibacy.

The word 'adapt' means to adjust or modify to suit new conditions. The antonym would be a word that means unable to adjust or unsuitable, which is best captured by 'Unfit'. The other options do not relate to the meaning of 'adapt'.

The antonym of 'pessimistic' (expecting the worst) is 'hopeful' (expecting positive outcomes). The other options do not represent the opposite meaning.

The antonym of 'attract' is 'repel' because 'attract' means to draw towards, while 'repel' means to drive away or push back. The other options do not convey the opposite meaning of 'attract'.

The word "chaste" means pure or abstaining from sexual activity, so its antonym is "promiscuous," which means having many sexual partners. The other options do not relate to the meaning of "chaste."

A fallacy is a mistaken belief or error in reasoning, so its antonym is 'truth,' which means conformity to fact or reality. The other options do not represent the opposite of fallacy.

The word 'apathy' means lack of interest or enthusiasm, so its antonym is 'zeal,' which means great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

The antonym of 'hypocrisy' is 'uprightness' because hypocrisy involves pretending to have virtues one does not possess, while uprightness means being honest and morally correct.

The word "paucity" means scarcity or lack of something. Its antonym is "surplus," which means an excess or abundance, making option B correct.

The word 'abject' means extremely bad or degrading. Its antonyms include 'commendable' (praiseworthy), 'exalted' (highly respected), and 'excellent' (of high quality), so all options A, B, and C are correct antonyms, making 'All of above' the correct choice.

The antonym of 'Accost' (to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively) is 'Avoid' (to keep away from or not approach). While 'Neglect' and 'Scorn' are negative actions, they do not directly oppose the meaning of 'Accost'. Therefore, 'Avoid' is the best antonym.

The word 'abstruse' means difficult to understand. Its antonyms include 'obvious', 'lucid', and 'plain', all of which imply clarity or ease of understanding. Therefore, 'All of these' is the correct choice as all options are valid antonyms.

An addendum is an addition or supplement to a document. The antonym would be a term indicating removal or reduction, such as 'Subtraction'. 'Detriment' means harm or damage, and 'Lessening' is close but less precise than 'Subtraction'. 'All of above' is incorrect because not all options are true antonyms.

The word 'abjure' means to renounce or reject something formally. Its antonyms include 'espouse' and 'support,' both meaning to adopt or advocate for something. Therefore, both options A and B are correct antonyms, making option C ('Both a&b') the correct answer.

The word 'onerous' means burdensome or difficult to endure. Its antonym is 'light,' which means not heavy or not burdensome, making option A the correct choice.

The antonym of 'abstemious' (which means self-disciplined or moderate, especially in eating and drinking) is 'gluttonous,' meaning excessively greedy in eating or drinking. While 'greedy' and 'hungry' relate to desire or need, 'gluttonous' directly opposes 'abstemious' in the context of consumption.

The word 'aberrant' means deviating from the norm or standard. The primary antonyms of 'aberrant' are words like 'normal', 'typical', 'ordinary', and 'steadfast' which imply consistency and adherence to a standard. 'Persistent' is related to continuing firmly but is not a direct antonym of 'aberrant'. 'Devious' relates to dishonesty or indirectness and is not an antonym of 'aberrant'. Therefore, the best antonym among the options is 'Steadfast' (option A).

Felicity means happiness or great joy, so its antonym is sadness, which represents unhappiness or sorrow. The other options do not relate to the meaning of felicity.

The word 'gregarious' means sociable or fond of company. Its antonym is 'lonesome,' which means solitary or preferring to be alone, making option B correct.

The antonym of 'absolve' (which means to free from guilt or blame) is 'condemn' (which means to express strong disapproval or to declare someone guilty). 'Execute' is unrelated as an antonym, and 'exculpate' is a synonym, so option B is correct.

The word 'revealed' means made known or disclosed. Its antonym is 'concealed,' which means kept hidden or secret. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

The word 'pathological' relates to disease or abnormality. Its antonym is 'healthy,' which means free from disease or abnormality, making option A correct.

The word 'torture' means severe physical or mental pain inflicted on someone. The antonym is 'peace,' which means a state of tranquility or absence of pain and suffering, making option C the correct opposite.