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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indifferent
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improper
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frugal
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mutable
D
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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.
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irrelevant
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teutonic
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massive
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healthy
A
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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.
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indifferent
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improper
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frugal
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mutable
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.
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irrelevant
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teutonic
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massive
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healthy
A
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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.
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acrid
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blistering
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sweet
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bitter
C
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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).
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bacchanal
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sober
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carousing
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orgiastic
B
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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.
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Graciousness
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Malignancy
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Blessing
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Good
B
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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.
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Rash
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Judicious
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Well-mannered
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Manageable
A
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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.
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Toilsome
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Laborious
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Effortless
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Arduous
C
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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.
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Tidy
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Ungroomed
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Groomed
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Trim
B
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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.
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Gloomy
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Dull
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Good-Natured
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Morose
C
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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.
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Pietistic
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Pharisaical
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Self-righteous
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Impious
D
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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.
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Toilsome
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Effortless
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Laborious
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Arduous
B
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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.
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Tidy
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Groomed
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Ungroomed
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Trim
C
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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.
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Gloomy
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Good-Natured
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Dull
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Morose
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.