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

Multiple choice softskills leadership
  1. indifferent

  2. improper

  3. frugal

  4. mutable

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Permanent means lasting, enduring, or unchanging. 'Mutable' means changeable or impermanent, making it the correct antonym. 'Indifferent' means unconcerned, 'improper' means inappropriate, and 'frugal' means thrifty - none are opposites of permanent.

Multiple choice softskills leadership
  1. irrelevant

  2. teutonic

  3. massive

  4. healthy

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

Germane means relevant, connected, or appropriate to the matter at hand. 'Irrelevant' is the correct antonym. 'Teutonic' relates to Germanic peoples, 'massive' means huge, and 'healthy' means in good health - none are opposites of relevant.

Multiple choice softskills leadership
  1. indifferent

  2. improper

  3. frugal

  4. mutable

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Permanent means lasting forever or unchanging. Mutable means capable of change or alteration, which is the direct opposite. Indifferent means lacking concern, improper means inappropriate, and frugal means thrifty - none relate to permanence.

Multiple choice softskills leadership
  1. irrelevant

  2. teutonic

  3. massive

  4. healthy

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

Germane means relevant to a subject under consideration. Irrelevant means not connected or applicable, making it the correct antonym. Teutonic relates to Germanic peoples, massive means huge, and healthy means in good health - none are opposites.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. acrid

  2. blistering

  3. sweet

  4. bitter

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Acerbic means sour, harsh, or bitter in tone or flavor. Sweet is the direct opposite, meaning pleasant or sugary. Acrid means harsh/bitter (synonym). Blistering means severely critical (synonym). Bitter means sharp/unpleasant (synonym).

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. bacchanal

  2. sober

  3. carousing

  4. orgiastic

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bacchanalian refers to wild, drunken revelry (from Bacchus, Roman god of wine). Sober is the direct opposite, meaning not intoxicated. Bacchanal is a related noun (the revelry itself). Carousing and orgiastic are synonyms meaning wild partying.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Graciousness

  2. Malignancy

  3. Blessing

  4. Good

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Benignity means kindness, goodwill, or benign nature. Malignancy is the direct opposite, meaning malevolence or harmfulness. Graciousness and Blessing are synonyms. Good is also a positive quality like benignity.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Rash

  2. Judicious

  3. Well-mannered

  4. Manageable

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

Prudent means showing wisdom and good judgment, especially in caution. Rash is the opposite, meaning acting without careful consideration. Judicious is a synonym. Well-mannered relates to politeness, not judgment. Manageable means easy to handle.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Toilsome

  2. Laborious

  3. Effortless

  4. Arduous

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Grueling means extremely tiring, demanding, or exhausting. Its antonyms are words describing something easy or requiring little effort. 'Effortless' is the correct antonym. 'Toilsome,' 'laborious,' and 'arduous' are all synonyms of grueling, meaning the opposite of effortless.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Tidy

  2. Ungroomed

  3. Groomed

  4. Trim

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kempt means neat, well-groomed, or tidy in appearance. Its antonym describes an unkempt or untidy appearance. 'Ungroomed' is the correct antonym. 'Tidy,' 'groomed,' and 'trim' are all synonyms of kempt, meaning neat and well-kept.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Gloomy

  2. Dull

  3. Good-Natured

  4. Morose

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Saturnine means gloomy, sullen, or morose in temperament. The antonym should describe a cheerful or pleasant disposition. 'Good-Natured' is the correct antonym. 'Gloomy,' 'Dull,' and 'Morose' are all synonyms or closely related negative traits.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Pietistic

  2. Pharisaical

  3. Self-righteous

  4. Impious

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sanctimonious means making a show of being morally superior to other people, so its antonym is impious, which means lacking reverence or respect, especially for God or religion. Pietistic and pharisaical are synonyms.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Toilsome

  2. Effortless

  3. Laborious

  4. Arduous

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Grueling' describes something extremely tiring or demanding. 'Effortless' means requiring no exertion, making it a direct antonym. Toilsome, laborious, and arduous are all synonyms meaning difficult or demanding.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Tidy

  2. Groomed

  3. Ungroomed

  4. Trim

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Kempt' means neatly groomed or kept. 'Ungroomed' is the direct antonym meaning unkempt or messy. Tidy, groomed, and trim are all synonyms with kempt.

Multiple choice softskills communication
  1. Gloomy

  2. Good-Natured

  3. Dull

  4. Morose

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Saturnine' describes a gloomy, melancholic temperament or demeanor. 'Good-Natured' means cheerful and friendly, making it the antonym. Gloomy, dull, and morose are all synonyms for saturnine.