Vocabulary in context - Antonyms
Practice antonyms in sentence context to improve vocabulary skills for competitive exams including MAT, CAT, MCA, and other entrance tests.
Questions
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the given sentence.
He harboured a feeling of malice towards his younger brother.
- Love
- Rancour
- Spite
- Goodwill
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
His frivolous remarks provoked no comments.
- Serious
- Momentous
- Frantic
- Fanciful
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
If you read the novel carefully, you will realize that her character is irreproachable.
- Flawed
- Faultless
- Defective
- Deformed
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
By warning him prior to action, he has landed himself in a precarious situation.
- Carefree
- Cautious
- Easy
- Safe
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
He holds extreme views on education.
- Moderate
- Casual
- Timid
- Normal
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The food served at the official dinner was very bland.
- inedible
- distasteful
- nutritious
- tasty
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
They had an insipid conversation.
- Curious
- Loud
- Argumentative
- Lively
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
He harvested a rich crop from that fecund land.
- fertile
- obsolete
- barren
- fruitless
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The author has perspicuity in his style.
- frankness
- vagueness
- obtuseness
- vivacity
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
A well is dug up to an impervious layer of rocks.
- hidden
- penetrable
- soft
- dry
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The deliberate suavity of Dev's behaviour made the emotions of the audience volatile.
- impoliteness
- impetuosity
- stupidity
- pleasant
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
According to a great philosopher, magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.
- poverty
- jealousy
- meanness
- enmity
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Miscellaneous matters were discussed at the meeting.
- Minor
- Related
- Mixed
- Classified
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Sanjay's point of view was correct, but his behaviour with his father was quite impertinent.
- impressive
- smooth
- healthy
- respectful
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The usual adulation of the officers must end.
- flattery
- backbiting
- commendation
- praise
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Misogynists are not applauded in society.
- Philanderers
- Philologists
- Lovers
- Philogynists
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
He felt grateful to the old man for his help.
- unthankful
- discouraged
- distressed
- frustrated
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
His tardy manners were a great impediment in the path of his success.
- Enthusiastic
- Prompt
- Sluggish
- Progressive
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
There was no altruistic motive that prompted him to help her.
- wicked
- brutal
- inhuman
- selfish
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
As long as he remained in that office, he maintained his hegemony.
- predominance
- poverty
- subordination
- chaos
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
He tried to conceal the secret that they were already married.
- state
- demand
- reveal
- deny
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Her impetuous behaviour was attributed to her upbringing.
- poised
- rash
- quiet and gentle
- sluggish
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
His book has a short but useful introduction.
- deduction
- beginning
- termination
- conclusion
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
He has been acquitted on the charge of theft.
- punished
- convicted
- released
- exonerated
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The attack on the freedom of the press is a retrograde step.
- aggressive
- progressive
- punitive
- stubborn