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
A
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Commend means to praise formally or officially. While dislike is a negative feeling, the more precise antonym would be criticize or condemn.
B
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Commodious means roomy and comfortable. Limited means restricted in size or scope, which is the correct antonym.
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Sane
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Secondary
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Low
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Accuse
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Power
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Union
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Energetic
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None of these
C
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Languid means displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; slow and relaxed. Energetic is the direct antonym.
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Spread
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Inner
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Weak
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Reasonable
D
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Unrealistic means not realistic or not based on facts. Reasonable means having sound judgment or being fair and sensible, which is the correct antonym.
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Feminine
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Unmanly
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Tough
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Frail
D
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(4) is the correct answer. Here, “robust” means “strong” whereas “frail” means “weak”.
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Substantial
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Obdurate
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Permanent
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Ubiquitous
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Intelligible
A
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Tenuous means weak, slight, or insubstantial. 'Substantial' means of considerable importance, size, or worth, making it the correct antonym.
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Distraught
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Irritating
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Ruthless
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Headstrong
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Lazy
D
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Tractable means easily managed, controlled, or influenced. 'Headstrong' means self-willed and obstinate, which is the opposite of being easily managed.
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Unitary
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Disjointed
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Nonphysical
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By hand
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With effort
C
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Somatic relates to the body or physical form. Nonphysical is the direct antonym as it refers to something that is not of the body.
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Serenity
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Leisureliness
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Needlessness
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Irregularity
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Aversion
B
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Dispatch implies speed, efficiency, or promptness. Leisureliness implies slowness or a lack of haste, serving as the correct antonym.
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Useful
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Admissible
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Ornate
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Meticulous
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Original
E
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Hackneyed means lacking freshness or originality due to overuse. Original is the direct antonym.
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Overwrought
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Long-winded
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Pompous
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Energetic
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Adept
A
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Impassive means showing no emotion or being calm. Overwrought means in a state of nervous agitation or excessive excitement, which is the opposite.
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Enduring
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Informal
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Cautious
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Simplistic
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Straightforward
E
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Tortuous means full of twists, turns, or complexity. Straightforward means direct and uncomplicated, making it the correct antonym.
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Resourceful
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Serious
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Unusual
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Expensive
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Combative
C
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Quotidian means occurring every day or commonplace. Unusual is the opposite, as it implies rarity or uniqueness.
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Incomplete
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Energetic
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Strong
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Indecisive
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Conserving
A
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Exhaustive means including all possibilities or being comprehensive. Incomplete is the direct antonym.