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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intelligible
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disorganized
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unequal
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detached
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none of these
A
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Explanation
'Incoherent' means unintelligible and incomprehensible. So, its opposite is intelligible.
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asinine
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foolishness
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humility
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cleverness
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none of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Imbecility' means foolishness and its opposite is cleverness.
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Reverent
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Blatant
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Bland
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Murky
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Comfortable
C
Correct answer
Explanation
An interesting thing captures attention; something 'bland' is dull or uninteresting, making it the correct antonym.
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Reverent
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Blatant
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Bland
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Murky
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Comfortable
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Blasphemous refers to showing disrespect for sacred things; 'reverent' means showing deep respect, making it the direct antonym.
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Reverent
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Blatant
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Bland
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Murky
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Comfortable
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Hidden means kept out of sight; 'blatant' means completely obvious or done openly, serving as a suitable antonym in many contexts.
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Reverent
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Blatant
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Bland
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Murky
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Comfortable
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Clear implies transparency or brightness; 'murky' means dark, gloomy, or unclear, making it the correct antonym.
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Reverent
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Blatant
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Bland
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Murky
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Cheerfulness
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Dreary means dull, bleak, or depressing; 'cheerfulness' is the state of being happy and bright, making it the antonym.
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Fictitious
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Clear
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Conformist
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Calm
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Bragging
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Fuzzy means indistinct or blurred. Clear is the direct opposite, meaning easy to perceive or understand.
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Boorish
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Plump
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Appropriate
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Despotic
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Boost
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Bony describes someone who is very thin or gaunt. Plump is the opposite, describing someone with a full or rounded figure.
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Fictitious
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Clear
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Conformist
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Calm
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Bragging
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Irrepressible means not able to be restrained or controlled. Calm, implying a state of tranquility or lack of agitation, serves as an antonym here.
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Boorish
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Plump
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Appropriate
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Despotic
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Boost
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Cultured implies refinement, good taste, and education. Boorish means rough, ill-mannered, or unrefined, making it the correct antonym.
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Drooping
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Burnished
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Audacious
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Narrow
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Brittle
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Unflagging means tireless or persistent. Drooping means bending or hanging downward, often due to fatigue, making it an antonym.
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Finite
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Burnished
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Audacious
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Narrow
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Brittle
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Dull means lacking brightness or luster. Burnished means polished or made shiny, which is the direct opposite.
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Finite
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Burnished
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Audacious
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Narrow
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Brittle
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. Brittle means hard but liable to break or shatter easily, making it the antonym.
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Finite
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Burnished
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Audacious
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Narrow
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Brittle
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Cowardly means lacking courage. Audacious means showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks, making it the antonym.