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

Multiple choice
  1. female

  2. martinet

  3. scientist

  4. intellectual

  5. puritan

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

Hedonist refers to someone who pursues pleasure and self-indulgence. Puritan represents strict moral discipline and denial of pleasure, the opposite philosophy.

Multiple choice
  1. plump

  2. dietetic

  3. gaunt

  4. caloric

  5. broad

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

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.

Multiple choice
  1. anemic

  2. passionate

  3. wasted

  4. pliable

  5. gossamer

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

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.

Multiple choice
  1. Famous

  2. Glad

  3. Cone

  4. Same

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

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.

Multiple choice
  1. Might

  2. Spit

  3. Intelligent

  4. Prepuce

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

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.