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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Mammoth describes something enormous, huge, or colossal. Tiny is the direct opposite meaning very small or minute - they represent opposite extremes of size.
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Heavy
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Follow
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Conventional
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None of these
C
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Exotic means strange or out of the ordinary; therefore the word that is antynomous is ordinary.
A
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Moist means slightly wet, damp, or humid. Dry is the complete opposite state meaning free from moisture or liquid.
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Genuine
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Hasten
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False
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None of these
A
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Spurious means false, fake, counterfeit, or not genuine. Genuine means real, authentic, sincere, or bona fide - they represent authenticity vs. falsity.
C
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Podgy means short, fat, or chubby in build. Thin means lean, slim, or having little flesh - they represent opposite body types.
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Happy
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Annoy
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Genteel
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None of these
C
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Boorish means rude, ill-mannered, or unrefined in behavior. Genteel means polite, refined, well-bred, or elegant in manners - they represent opposite behavioral qualities.
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Dull
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Weak
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Irrelevant
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None of these
C
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Pertinent means relevant, applicable, or connected to the matter at hand. Irrelevant means not related or applicable, which is the direct antonym. Dull and Weak describe different qualities.
B
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Guilty means responsible for wrongdoing or deserving blame. Innocent means not guilty or free from wrongdoing, which is the direct opposite. Pure, Hurt, and Huge are unrelated concepts.
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Tarnished
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Ideal
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Less
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Fair
A
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Unsullied means pure, pristine, or unspoiled. Tarnished means discolored, damaged, or spoiled - making it the perfect antonym. Ideal is not an antonym, while Less and Fair don't convey the opposite meaning.
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Purity
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Less
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Correspondence
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Reticent
D
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Communicative means talkative or willing to share information openly. Reticent means reserved, quiet, or reluctant to speak about one's thoughts. These are direct opposites in terms of willingness to communicate.
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Accept
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Heavy
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Tight
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None of these
C
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Baggy means loose-fitting, hanging loosely, or not tight. Tight means fitting closely, form-fitting, or not loose. These describe opposite states of how clothing or objects fit.
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Timid
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Sophisticated
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Clever
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None of these
B
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Naive means innocent, inexperienced, or lacking worldly wisdom. Sophisticated means experienced, cultured, or having refined knowledge. These represent opposite levels of worldly experience and awareness.
D
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Adequate means sufficient, satisfactory, or meeting requirements. Scanty means insufficient, meager, or barely adequate. These represent opposite levels of sufficiency or abundance.
D
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Holy means sacred, dedicated to religious purposes, or spiritually pure. Profane means secular, worldly, or treating sacred things with disrespect. These are direct opposites in religious/spiritual contexts.
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Pure
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Bully
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Cheerful
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None of these
C
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Dreary means dull, gloomy, or depressing. Cheerful means happy, bright, or upbeat. These describe opposite emotional tones or atmospheres.