Antonyms

                                                                     ANTONYMS
An antonyms is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. 

Which of  these words is most nearly the opposite of the word provided?
1.continue
(a)curve         (b)argue         (c)carry         (d)pause
correct option is (d).
to continue means to act without interruption; to pause means to stop temporarily.

2.labor
(a)amuse         (b)cat         (c)rest              (d)strive
correct option is (c).
to labor means to work; to rest means to cease working.

3.brawny
(a)swift         (b)weak         (c)strong         (d)pale
correct option is (b).
brawny means muscled or strong, therefore weak is the opposite.

4.fickle
(a)steady          (b)kind         (c)please          (d)finagle
correct option is (a).
Fickle means to lack steadiness, therefore steady is the opposite.

5.sullen
(a)dirty         (b)cheerful         (c)clean         (d)risen
correct option is (b).
Sullen means showing a disagreeable mood, or lacking cheer, therefore cheerful is the opposite.

6.assure
(a)alarm         (b)reassure         (c)quiet         (d)unsure
correct option is (a).
To assure means to make sure by removing doubt or worry; alarm means to give warning or to arouse fear.

7.fallacious
(a)perfect         (b)truthful         (c)accidental          (d)disarming
correct option is (b).
Fallacious means tending to deceive; truthful means disposed to tell the truth.

8.gumption
(a)seriousness         (b)apathy         (c)levity         (d)despair
correct option is (b)
Gumption means initiative, or drive; apathy means a lack of interest or concern.

9.ecstasy
(a)hate         (b)agony         (c)languor         (d)fatigue
correct option is (b).
Ecstasy means a state of rapturous delight; agony means intense pain of mind or body.

10.astute
(a)distraught         (b)careful         (c)generous         (d)gullible
correct option is (d).
Astute means shrewd or showing acute mental vision; gullible means easily duped or cheated.