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Antonym of Propitious is ____.

  • A. Favourable
  • B. Unfavourable
  • C. Timely
  • D. Vital
Explanation:
Propitious means favorable, while unfavourable is opposite.

Antonym of Propinquity is ____.

  • A. Fortune
  • B. Remoteness
  • C. Closeness
  • D. Diversity
Explanation:
Propinquity means nearness, while remoteness is distance.

Antonym of Prophylactic is ____.

  • A. Causing disease
  • B. Causing health
  • C. Dangerous
  • D. Divine
Explanation:
Prophylactic prevents disease, opposite is causing disease.

Antonym of Prompt is ____.

  • A. Stimulate
  • B. Assist
  • C. Defend
  • D. Dissuade
Explanation:
Prompt means encourage, while dissuade means discourage.

Antonym of Promiscuous is ____.

  • A. Indiscriminate
  • B. Selective
  • C. Sharp
  • D. Alternative
Explanation:
Promiscuous means indiscriminate, while selective is careful.

Antonym of Prolix is ____.

  • A. Foolish
  • B. Pithy
  • C. Lucid
  • D. Confused
Explanation:
Prolix means wordy, while pithy is concise.

Antonym of Prolong is ____.

  • A. Contract
  • B. Quicken
  • C. Shorten
  • D. Extend
Explanation:
Prolong means lengthen, while shorten is opposite.

Antonym of Prolific is ____.

  • A. Barren
  • B. Productive
  • C. Creative
  • D. Useless
Explanation:
Prolific means productive, while barren is unproductive.

Antonym of Prohibit is ____.

  • A. Accept
  • B. Permit
  • C. Agree
  • D. Forbid
Explanation:
Prohibit means forbid, while permit allows.

Antonym of Progressive is ____.

  • A. Advancing
  • B. Regressive
  • C. Movement
  • D. Conformity
Explanation:
Progressive means forward-moving, while regressive is backward.