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

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

As I have a small budget for the wedding, I will have to be JUDICIOUS about my purchases.

  1. Reckless

  2. Unrealistic

  3. Idiotic

  4. Prudent

  5. .
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 Here, reckless is the correct antonym of judicious as reckless implies doing something rash or impetuous, whereas judicious implies doing something wisely and carefully. Unrealistic implies someone who is inappropriate to reality, idiotic is being very stupid and prudent is acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The salesman at the shop was ADEPT at charming customers into buying more than they had planned.

  1. Ignorant

  2. Expert

  3. Stupid

  4. Incapable

  5. .
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Here, incapable is the correct antonym of adept as incapable is someone who is unable to behave rationally or manage one’s affairs, whereas adept is someone who is very skilled or proficient at something. Ignorant is someone lacking knowledge or awareness. In general, expert is a person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area and stupid is lacking intelligence or common sense.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct antonym for the word given in bold letters.

Chronic

  1. Seldom

  2. Whimsical

  3. Accustomed

  4. Constant

  5. .
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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.

Multiple choice

Which of the following words is opposite in meaning to the word ‘significant’?

Directions: Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Passage 1
Coral reefs are one of the Earth’s most beautiful, ancient and complex ecosystems. They play an essential role in sustaining life in the sea and serve as a source of food and protection for human communities. But coral reefs face an uncertain future. As a result of growing human and environmental assaults, reefs are among the most threatened ecosystems on earth. Ecological research provides information fundamental to understanding and combating this trend. Corals are actually animals with plants living inside them. A coral structure is actually composed of hundreds or thousands of tiny animals growing together as a colony which make a coral. Several polyps make a coral which together form a reef.
Coral reefs are the most diverse and productive marine communities on the planet. They play a critical role as habitat and nursery grounds for 10 to 20% of the world’s fisheries. They are intimately connected to other marine communities such as mangrove forests, sea grass beds, and the open seas as water currents transport larvae, plants, animals, nutrients, and organic materials. They play a significant role in the development of other ecosystems such as mangroves and wetlands and protect coastlines from wave and storm damage and erosion.

  1. Common

  2. Serious

  3. Valid

  4. Important

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The meaning of significant is important or uncommon. Its antonym is common.