Robert Bosch Antonyms Quiz 3

Correct answer: Focused

Explanation: Desultory describes something that lacks a clear direction, purpose, or focus.

Therefore the antonym will be Focused which implies a concentrated, directed, and purposeful effort towards a specific goal or objective.

Meaning of other words:

Contend- means to stand your ground.

Affirm- means to say that you believe something is true.

Correct answer: disdain

Explanation: Venerate refers to showing deep respect, admiration, or reverence for someone or something.

Therefore, the antonym will be Disdainwhich  represents the opposite, indicating a feeling of contempt, scorn, or a lack of respect.

Meaning of other words;

Revile-means to criticize or express strong disapproval towards someone or something

Despise- feel contempo or a deep repugnance for.

Correct answer: inarticulate

Explanation: Eloquent refers to someone who is able to express themselves with clarity, effectiveness, and persuasiveness.

Therefore the antonym will be Inarticulate which represents the opposite, indicating a lack of fluency or clarity in expressing oneself.

Meaning of other words:

Reticent- refers to someone who is reserved, hesitant to speak, or prefers to keep silent

Fluent- describes someone who can speak or write with ease and smoothness

Loquacious- describes someone who talks excessively or is inclined to chatter

Correct answer: Unlikely

Explanation: Imminent refers to something that is about to happen or occur soon. Unlikely represents the opposite, indicating a significant amount of time or space separating the current moment from the occurrence

Meaning of other words

Impending refers to something that is about to happen or occur in the near future.

Looming  refers to something that is approaching or becoming more prominent or threatening.

Explanation: Euphoric describes a state of extreme happiness, joy, or elation. Melancholic represents the opposite, indicating a state of sadness, gloom, or depression.

Meaning of other words:

Depressed -refers to a state of low mood, unhappiness, or a feeling of emptiness.

Despondent- describes a state of extreme discouragement, hopelessness, or despair.

 

Explanation: Vigilant describes being watchful, alert, or attentive to potential danger or threats.
Negligent represents the opposite, indicating a lack of care, attention, or awareness of one's responsibilities or surroundings.
Careless refers to a lack of caution, attention, or consideration
Inattentive describes a lack of focus, concentration, or attention
Reckless refers to a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.

Explanation: Ubiquitous means being present or found everywhere.

Rarefied represents the opposite, indicating something that is exclusive, limited to a select few, or found in rarefied conditions.

Meaning of other words:

Limited- means something that is restricted, confined, or has a specific boundary.

Scarce-  refers to something that is in short supply or difficult to obtain.

Elusive-  describes something that is difficult to find, capture, or understand.

 

Explanation: Prolific refers to being highly productive, fertile, or producing a large quantity or variety of something.
Barren represents the opposite, indicating a lack of productivity, fertility, or the inability to produce.
Infertile describes something that is unable to reproduce or lacks fertility.
Unproductive refers to something that does not yield desired results or lacks productivity.
Sterile describes something that is incapable of producing offspring or lacks the ability to reproduce.

Explanation: Voracious describes having a great appetite or craving for something, typically food or knowledge.
Sated represents the opposite, indicating a state of being fully satisfied or having no further need or desire for something.
Indifferent refers to a lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm
Apathetic describes a lack of interest, motivation, or emotional responsiveness
Disinterested refers to a lack of bias or personal involvement, often indicating impartiality.

Explanation: Vexing means causing irritation, annoyance, or frustration.
Soothing represents the opposite, indicating a quality or action that brings comfort, relief, or calmness.
Calming describes something that has a tranquilizing or relaxing effect.
Pacifying refers to the act of calming, appeasing, or soothing someone or a situation.