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
  1. Full

  2. Partially

  3. Conform

  4. Mess

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

'Partially' is the correct antonym of 'Completely'. When something is complete, it is whole or total; when it is partial, it is incomplete or only done to some degree. 'Full' (A) is actually a synonym, 'Conform' (C) means to comply with rules, and 'Mess' (D) is unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. Famous

  2. Unknown

  3. Disgraceful

  4. Insult

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

Reputable means having a good reputation or being trustworthy. Disgraceful means bringing shame or dishonor, which is the opposite of having a good reputation. Famous is actually positive (similar to reputable), not an antonym.

Multiple choice
  1. Revue

  2. Ignorant

  3. Country

  4. Spaces

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

Cultured means refined, educated, sophisticated, and well-mannered. Ignorant means lacking knowledge, education, or refinement. These represent opposite states of personal development and awareness.

Multiple choice
  1. Nice

  2. Handsome

  3. Beautiful

  4. Spend

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

Beautiful is a direct antonym of ugly, describing something aesthetically pleasing. While handsome (option B) is also an antonym, it is typically used for masculine attractiveness, making beautiful the more general and appropriate opposite. Nice (A) is not a direct antonym, and spend (D) is unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. Ungainly

  2. Pattern

  3. Some

  4. Dominant

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

Dominant is the correct antonym of impotent. Impotent means lacking power, strength, or capacity, while dominant means having power, influence, or authority. The other options are unrelated: unngainly (A) means clumsy, pattern (B) is a design arrangement, and some (C) is a quantity word.

Multiple choice
  1. Cheap

  2. Ungainly

  3. Self-respecting

  4. Stern

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

Stern is the correct antonym of gentle. Gentle means mild, soft, or kind in manner or behavior, while stern means strict, severe, or harsh. Ungainly (B) means clumsy or awkward, cheap (A) means low-quality, and self-respecting (C) means having dignity - none of these directly contrast with gentle.

Multiple choice
  1. Perchance

  2. Abet

  3. Lofty

  4. Field

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

Lofty is the correct antonym of lowly. Lowly means humble, low in status, or of humble origin, while lofty means high, elevated, or exalted in position or status. Perchance (A) is an archaic word meaning perhaps, abet (B) means to assist or encourage, and field (D) is an area of land - none are opposites.

Multiple choice
  1. Humble

  2. Sanction

  3. Wisdom

  4. Sanity

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

Wisdom is the direct opposite of foolishness. While foolishness refers to a lack of good sense or judgment, wisdom represents the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment. The other options are unrelated antonyms.

Multiple choice
  1. Certainty

  2. High

  3. Purpose

  4. Defect

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

Chance means possibility or randomness, while certainty means the state of being definitely true or sure. These are direct opposites - chance implies uncertainty about what will happen, whereas certainty implies no doubt at all. The other options (High, Purpose, Defect) are unrelated to the concept of chance.

Multiple choice
  1. Entire

  2. Because

  3. Originally

  4. Particularly

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

Generally means usually, in most cases, or broadly. Particularly means specifically, especially, or in a distinct manner. These are opposites in terms of breadth versus specificity.

Multiple choice
  1. Coolum

  2. Poverty

  3. Sleep

  4. Poor

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

'Riches' refers to great wealth or abundance. 'Poverty' is the state of having little to no wealth, making it the direct antonym. Note that 'Poor' describes a person, while 'Poverty' is the abstract concept that properly contrasts with 'Riches'.