English Language
Antonyms
616 Questions
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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foremost
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premeditated
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beautiful
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febrile
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spirited
E
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Vapid means lacking liveliness, interest, or flavor; dull or tedious. Spirited means full of energy, enthusiasm, or animation. They describe opposite levels of vitality.
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lugubrious
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injurious
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tiring
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minute
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hazy
D
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Prodigious means extraordinarily large or impressive in scale, amount, or degree. Minute means extremely small or tiny. They describe opposite magnitudes.
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profound
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verbose
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simple
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ambiguous
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miscellaneous
B
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Compendious means concise or expressing much in few words. Verbose means using more words than needed, making it the direct antonym.
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veracious
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forgetful
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insignificant
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stated
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loath
E
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Avid means showing enthusiasm or eagerness. Loath means reluctant or unwilling, making it the direct antonym.
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designed
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unintelligent
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discontent
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fearful
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pious
A
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Fortuitous means happening by chance or accident. Designed means planned or intentional, the opposite of accidental.
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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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rigid
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submissive
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wilful
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mulish
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None of these
B
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Antonym of 'stubborn' is 'submissive'. Other words are synonymous to 'stubborn'.
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frisky
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agile
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gloomy
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blithe
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None of these
C
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Antonym of 'lively' is 'gloomy'.
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quiet
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leisurely
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peaceful
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calm
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None of these
B
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Antonym of leisurely is hectic.
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luxuriant
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spring like
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scale
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dirty
B
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Vernal derives from the Latin word vernus meaning of spring. It describes things characteristic of spring, such as vernal equinox or spring flowers. Luxuriant means abundant but is not specific to spring, while scale and dirty are unrelated meanings.