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. early

  2. ebb

  3. lethal

  4. steep

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Late refers to something happening after the expected or usual time. Its direct antonym is early, which means happening before the expected time or near the beginning of a period. The other words provided are unrelated in meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. awkward

  2. silly

  3. low

  4. gain

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

Lithe describes someone who is thin, supple, and graceful. Awkward is the best antonym because it describes someone who lacks grace or coordination. The other options like silly or low do not relate to physical grace.

Multiple choice
  1. cry

  2. scarce

  3. illicit

  4. eulogy

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

Lavish means occurring in great amounts or being very generous. Scarce is the antonym as it describes something that is insufficient or occurring in very small amounts. Illicit and eulogy are unrelated to quantity or generosity.

Multiple choice
  1. devotee

  2. pacify

  3. soothe

  4. calm

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

An infidel is a person who does not believe in a particular religion. A devotee is someone who is strongly attached or loyal to a cause or religion, serving as a functional antonym. Pacify and soothe relate to calming emotions rather than belief.

Multiple choice
  1. Seldom

  2. Whimsical

  3. Accustomed

  4. Constant

  5. .

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

Here, seldom is the correct antonym of habitual, as it implies something that occurs very rarely or not very often. Chronic implies something that continues to happen, accustomed implies something familiar through use and constant implies something that continues or remains steady.