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. foremost

  2. premeditated

  3. beautiful

  4. febrile

  5. spirited

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

Vapid means lacking liveliness, interest, or flavor; dull or tedious. Spirited means full of energy, enthusiasm, or animation. They describe opposite levels of vitality.

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. luxuriant

  2. spring like

  3. scale

  4. dirty

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

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.