English Language
Antonyms
562 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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Great
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Kind
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Lucky
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None of these
C
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Explanation
Hapless means unfortunate or unlucky. Lucky is the direct antonym.
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Plain
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Foul
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Humorous
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Painful
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Comic relates to comedy or humor. Painful is the most suitable antonym among the choices, as it contrasts with the lighthearted nature of comedy.
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Solid
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Dry
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Criticize
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Angel
D
Correct answer
Explanation
A demon is an evil spirit. An angel is a spiritual being typically represented as good and benevolent, making it the perfect antonym.
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Generous
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Miserable
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Quickly
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Hard
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Miserly means stingy or ungenerous with money. Generous is the direct antonym.
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Heal
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Delightful
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Hasty
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Terrible means extremely bad or serious. Delightful, meaning highly pleasing, is the direct antonym.
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Cool
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Fool
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Respectful
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Despotic
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Humble means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance. Despotic, meaning exercising absolute power in a cruel or oppressive way, serves as a strong antonym in this context.
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Inner
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Frailty
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Suffer
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Vigour means physical strength and good health. Frailty, the condition of being weak and delicate, is the direct antonym.
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Sane
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Terrorist
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Pacifist
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Militant means combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause. Pacifist, someone who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable, is the direct antonym.
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Corruption
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Beautification
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Training
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Dry
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Edification refers to the process of instructing or improving someone morally or intellectually. Corruption is the direct antonym, as it implies moral decay or deterioration.
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Morality
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Timidity
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Lavishness
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Impurity
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Asceticism is the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence. Lavishness, which involves luxurious or extravagant spending and indulgence, is the clear antonym.
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Kind
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Inner
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Fortunate
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Bold
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Hapless means unfortunate or unlucky. Fortunate is the direct antonym, as it describes someone who is lucky or favored by fortune.
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Arrive
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Union
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Vicious
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Bold
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Virtuous means having or showing high moral standards. Vicious is the correct antonym, as it implies being cruel, immoral, or violent.
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Inner
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Suffer
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Opposed
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None of these
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Timid
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Light
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Guilty
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Accused
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Innocent refers to someone not guilty of a crime or offense. Guilty is the direct antonym.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Execrable means extremely bad or unpleasant. Pleasant is the direct antonym.