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
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.
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Indigent
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Heathy
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Profuse
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None of these
A
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Opulent means wealthy, luxurious, or abundant. Indigent means poor or needy, which is the direct opposite.
D
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Seldom means rarely or infrequently. Often means frequently or many times, which is the direct opposite.
D
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In color theory, black and white are traditional opposites. Black represents the absence of light or complete absorption, while white represents the presence of all visible light or complete reflection. Grey, brown, and violet are other colors but not direct opposites.
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Alike
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Wild
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Easy
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None of these
B
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Wild is the opposite of Domestic when referring to animals or things tamed by humans. Alike means similar, Easy means not difficult, and None of these is incorrect.
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Refined
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Salty
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Sluggish
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Wise
A
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Coarse means rough or lacking refinement, especially in texture or behavior. Refined means polished, cultured, or free from impurities - the direct opposite.
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Shameful
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Ill-mannered
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Famous
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Opprobrious
C
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Notorious means being well-known for something bad or negative. Famous is the most appropriate antonym here, as it generally implies being well-known for positive or neutral reasons.
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Miser
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Profligate
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Extravagant
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Prodigal
A
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A spendthrift is someone who spends money in an extravagant or wasteful way. A miser is someone who hoards money and is very reluctant to spend it, making them opposites.
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Heed
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Insufficiency
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Greenery
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Abundance
B
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Plenitude refers to an abundance or a full supply of something. Insufficiency refers to a lack or shortage, which is the direct antonym.
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Pure
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Tenacious
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Possessor
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Pliant
B
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Acquiescent means ready to accept something without protest or to do what someone else wants. Tenacious means holding fast and being persistent or stubborn, which serves as an antonym in terms of yielding versus resisting.
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Rare
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Just
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Relevant
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Redundant
C
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Extraneous means irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. Relevant means closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand, making it the antonym.
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Weak
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Timid
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Straight
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Plucky
B
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Courageous means showing bravery, fearlessness, or boldness in facing danger. Timid means showing fear, lack of courage, or shyness, which is the direct opposite.
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Glut
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Ugliness
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Magnificent
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Grandeur
B
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Elegance refers to grace, refinement, beauty in form or movement. Ugliness means the quality of being unpleasant to look at or lacking beauty, making them opposites.