English Language

Antonyms

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Antonyms are a crucial part of the English language section in competitive exams, testing a candidate's vocabulary depth. Questions require selecting the exact opposite meaning of a given keyword from multiple options. Regular practice with these words enhances comprehension speed and accuracy for banking and SSC exams.

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Antonyms Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct antonym for the key word.

Imbecile

  1. reality

  2. cruel

  3. genius

  4. filthy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Imbecile refers to a foolish or stupid person. Genius refers to an exceptionally intelligent or talented person - the direct opposite in terms of mental capacity. The other options (reality, cruel, filthy) are unrelated to intelligence.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct antonym for the key word.

Industrious

  1. fame

  2. rotten

  3. indolent

  4. decorum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Industrious means diligent, hardworking, or characterized by steady effort. Indolent means lazy, idle, or averse to work - the direct opposite in attitude toward effort. The other options (fame, rotten, decorum) are unrelated.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the antonym for the given word.

INDIGENOUS

  1. national

  2. exciting

  3. alien

  4. intelligent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

INDIGENOUS means originating naturally in a particular place, native. 'Alien' is the correct antonym - it describes something foreign or not native to a place. 'National' doesn't convey origin, while 'exciting' and 'intelligent' are completely unrelated characteristics.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the antonym for the given word.

SERVILE

  1. butter

  2. evil

  3. proud

  4. erect
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Servile means overly submissive, obedient, or slavish - lacking dignity or independence. 'Proud' is the opposite, showing self-respect and independence. 'Erect' is unrelated (physical posture). 'Butter' and 'evil' are not antonyms of servile behavior.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the antonym for the given word.

PALATIAL

  1. tasty

  2. fetid

  3. disordered

  4. humble
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Palatial means magnificent, grand, or palace-like - suggesting luxury and splendor. 'Humble' is the opposite, meaning modest, unpretentious, or lacking showiness. 'Fetid' means foul-smelling, 'disordered' means messy, and 'tasty' refers to flavor - none are true opposites of grandeur.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the antonym for the given word.

BALEFUL

  1. murdering

  2. beneficient

  3. original

  4. tasty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Baleful means harmful, malevolent, or threatening evil. Beneficient (beneficial) means doing good or producing good - the direct opposite. Murdering is violent action, not an antonym. Original and tasty are unrelated.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

CAUSTIC

  1. nonflammable

  2. anesthetic

  3. antiseptic

  4. innocuous

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Caustic means very critical, sarcastic, sharp, trenchant. Its opposite is innocuous, meaning inoffensive.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

ADROIT

  1. characterised by clumsiness

  2. characterised by grandeur

  3. imperfectly executed

  4. inadequately prepared
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Adroit means skillful, dexterous. Its opposite, among the choices, is characterised by clumsiness.