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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female
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martinet
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scientist
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intellectual
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puritan
E
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Hedonist refers to someone who pursues pleasure and self-indulgence. Puritan represents strict moral discipline and denial of pleasure, the opposite philosophy.
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stagnant
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pertinent
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convenient
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comprehensive
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commendatory
E
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Opprobrious means expressing scorn or abuse, being contemptuous. Commendatory means expressing praise or approval, the opposite attitude.
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uninhibited
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unpretentious
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unimpressive
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detrimental
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careless
B
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Ostentatious means showy or designed to impress others. Unpretentious means modest and without affectation, the opposite behavior.
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plump
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dietetic
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gaunt
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caloric
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broad
A
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Haggard describes someone appearing exhausted, worn out, and often thin/gaunt (especially facially). Plump means having a full, rounded, well-fleshed appearance. Among the options, plump is the most opposite to haggard's gaunt, exhausted appearance.
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awkward situation
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provoking manner
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vulgarism
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impiety
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eccentricity
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anemic
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passionate
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wasted
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pliable
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gossamer
B
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Stoic describes someone unemotional, calm, and indifferent to pain or pleasure. Passionate means showing strong emotions, intensity, and feeling. These represent opposite emotional states - detachment versus intense feeling.
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Diligent
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Foolish
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Genius
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Hotch Potch
A
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Assiduous means showing great care and perseverence. Diligent means being persevering careful in work. So, option 1 is the correct answer.
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Careless
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Friendly
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Unscrupulous
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Exacting
A
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Punctilious means finicky or very careful. So, option 1 is the correct answer.
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Sensitive
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Beyond reason
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Immoderate
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Coming from outside
D
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Different means not the same as another; distinct or separate. The antonym same means identical, matching, or unchanged - the direct opposite concept. Options A (Famous), B (Glad), and C (Cone) are not related to similarity or difference.
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Heavy
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Egregious
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Sureness
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Impious
C
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Sureness means certainty or confidence, which is the direct opposite of uncertainty (the state of being unsure or doubtful). Heavy and egregious are unrelated adjectives, while impious means lacking reverence.
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Might
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Spit
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Intelligent
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Prepuce
C
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Intelligent means having or showing intelligence, which is the direct opposite of stupid (lacking intelligence or common sense). Might and spit are unrelated words, while prepuce is an anatomical term.
D
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Selfish means concerned chiefly with one's own profit or pleasure, which is the opposite of generous (willing to give more than is expected). Often, grate, and gone are unrelated to generosity.
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Yellows
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Connived
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Separated
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Modest
C
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Separated means apart or disconnected, which is the opposite of combined (joined or merged). Yellows and modest are unrelated, while connived means to secretly cooperate.
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Astute
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Grip
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Coyness
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Droll