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.
Vocabulary oppositesWord meaningsAdjective antonymsEnglish usage
Antonyms Questions
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bright
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permit
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foible
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progeny
A
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Foggy means full of fog, misty, or unclear. The antonym is 'bright' meaning clear, luminous, or shining - the opposite of something obscured by fog or haze.
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inhospitable
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calculate
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merry
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dent
A
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Gregarious means sociable, enjoying company, or friendly. Inhospitable means unfriendly, unwelcoming, or not hospitable - the direct opposite. Calculate (B) is a mathematical term. Merry (C) means cheerful. Dent (D) means a small hollow mark.
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frail
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cumber
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surplus
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capricious
A
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Hardy means robust, strong, or capable of enduring difficult conditions. Frail means weak, delicate, or easily broken - the direct opposite. Cumber (B) means to hinder or burden. Surplus (C) means extra amount. Capricious (D) means unpredictable or impulsive.
C
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Hapless means unfortunate, unlucky, or unlucky. Lucky is the direct opposite, meaning fortunate or having good fortune. Clear (A) means unambiguous. Mend (B) means to repair. Mild (D) means gentle or moderate.
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reality
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cruel
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genius
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filthy
C
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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.
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fame
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rotten
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indolent
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decorum
C
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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.
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Antonyms
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Hetronyms
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Synonyms
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None of these
C
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Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Antonyms are opposites.
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national
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exciting
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alien
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intelligent
C
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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.
C
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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.
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tasty
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fetid
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disordered
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humble
D
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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.
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murdering
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beneficient
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original
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tasty
B
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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.
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nonflammable
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anesthetic
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antiseptic
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innocuous
D
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Caustic means very critical, sarcastic, sharp, trenchant. Its opposite is innocuous, meaning inoffensive.
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deductive
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meaningful
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steadfast
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limited
C
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Capricious means changing one's mind often. Its opposite is steadfast, meaning determined.
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resolving inconsistency
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lacking similarity
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repetitive
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unremarkable
B
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Analogous means similar. Its opposite is lacking similarity.
A
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Anhydrous means dry. Its opposite is wet.