Vocabulary in context - Antonyms

Practice antonyms in sentence context to improve vocabulary skills for competitive exams including MAT, CAT, MCA, and other entrance tests.

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. Love
  2. Rancour
  3. Spite
  4. Goodwill
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

His frivolous remarks provoked no comments.

  1. Serious
  2. Momentous
  3. Frantic
  4. Fanciful
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. Flawed
  2. Faultless
  3. Defective
  4. Deformed
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. Carefree
  2. Cautious
  3. Easy
  4. Safe
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

He holds extreme views on education.

  1. Moderate
  2. Casual
  3. Timid
  4. Normal
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. inedible
  2. distasteful
  3. nutritious
  4. tasty
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

They had an insipid conversation.

  1. Curious
  2. Loud
  3. Argumentative
  4. Lively
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. fertile
  2. obsolete
  3. barren
  4. fruitless
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

The author has perspicuity in his style.

  1. frankness
  2. vagueness
  3. obtuseness
  4. vivacity
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. hidden
  2. penetrable
  3. soft
  4. dry
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. impoliteness
  2. impetuosity
  3. stupidity
  4. pleasant
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. poverty
  2. jealousy
  3. meanness
  4. enmity
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

Miscellaneous matters were discussed at the meeting.

  1. Minor
  2. Related
  3. Mixed
  4. Classified
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. impressive
  2. smooth
  3. healthy
  4. respectful
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

The usual adulation of the officers must end.

  1. flattery
  2. backbiting
  3. commendation
  4. praise
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

Misogynists are not applauded in society.

  1. Philanderers
  2. Philologists
  3. Lovers
  4. Philogynists
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. unthankful
  2. discouraged
  3. distressed
  4. frustrated
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. Enthusiastic
  2. Prompt
  3. Sluggish
  4. Progressive
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. wicked
  2. brutal
  3. inhuman
  4. selfish
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. predominance
  2. poverty
  3. subordination
  4. chaos
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. state
  2. demand
  3. reveal
  4. deny
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

Her impetuous behaviour was attributed to her upbringing.

  1. poised
  2. rash
  3. quiet and gentle
  4. sluggish
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

His book has a short but useful introduction.

  1. deduction
  2. beginning
  3. termination
  4. conclusion
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. punished
  2. convicted
  3. released
  4. exonerated
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. aggressive
  2. progressive
  3. punitive
  4. stubborn