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
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Keen means sharp, intense, or highly perceptive. Dull is the antonym, meaning lacking brightness, sharpness, or interest.
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Rash
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Extravagant
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Foul
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Shameful
A
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Prim means stiffly formal and respectable. Rash is the antonym, as it implies acting without consideration or being overly impulsive.
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Quite
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Dispute
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Timid
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Noble
C
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Audacious means showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. Timid is the direct antonym, meaning showing a lack of courage.
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Widen
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Odorous
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Bliss
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Clarify
B
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Aromatic means having a pleasant and distinctive smell. Odorous means having a smell, but it is often used for unpleasant smells; however, in many contexts, it is the closest antonym provided for a specific pleasant scent.
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Certain
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Abandon
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Unfavourable
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None of these
C
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Auspicious means conducive to success or favorable. Unfavourable is the direct antonym.
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Heavenly
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Intuitive
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Appreciate
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None of these
A
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Mundane refers to something lacking interest or excitement, often associated with the earthly world. Heavenly is the opposite, suggesting something divine or beyond the earthly.
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Opposed
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Divide
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Sensuous
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Modesty
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Vanity refers to excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements. Modesty is the quality of being humble and unpretentious, which is the direct antonym.
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Defend
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Pleasure
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Defect
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Calm
D
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Boisterous means noisy, energetic, and cheerful. Calm is the opposite, describing a state of quietness or lack of agitation.
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Crude
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Awkward
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Courteous
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Refined
D
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Uncouth means lacking good manners, refinement, or grace. Refined is the direct antonym, meaning elegant, cultured, or polished.
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Safe
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Playful
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Virulent
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Forgiving
A
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Lethal means causing or sufficient to cause death. Safe is the direct antonym, meaning not causing harm or danger.
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Patient
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Generous
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Kind
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Simple
C
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Diabolic means characteristic of the devil, or wicked. Kind is the direct antonym, meaning having a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.
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Gaudy
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Generous
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Extravagant
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Charitable
C
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Frugal means economical as regard to money. Extravagant is opposite to it.
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Likeable
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Talkative
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Popular
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Companionable
B
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Reserved: not opening up, keeping to one self, not extrovert.
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Fresh
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Intoxicating
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Open
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Repulsive
C
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Sub Rosa means privately. Hence, its opposite is "open".
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Worried
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Serious
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Pensive
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Grim
B
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Debonair means confident, stylish, and charming. Serious is the best antonym among the choices, as it contrasts with the lighthearted and carefree nature of being debonair.