English Language
Antonyms
562 Questions
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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Presumptuous
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Valorous
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Scrupulous
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Petulant
C
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Explanation
Craven means cowardly. Valorous means showing great courage or bravery, making it the perfect antonym.
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Sincere
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Taciturn
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Intense
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Awkward
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Ponderous
E
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Gossamer refers to something very light, thin, and delicate. Ponderous means heavy, clumsy, or dull, which is the direct opposite.
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Faithful
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Delicious
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Inclined
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Forced
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Elaborate
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Churlishness
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Emptiness
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Difficulty
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Swiftness
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Vibrancy
A
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Explanation
Complaisance is the willingness to comply with the wishes of others. Churlishness is rude, mean-spirited, or surly behavior, which is the opposite of being compliant and agreeable.
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Extraordinary
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Certain
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Wishful
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Secret
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Premature
A
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Quotidian means occurring every day or commonplace. Extraordinary means very unusual or remarkable, serving as a perfect antonym.
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Thankless
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Warranted
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Trying
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Discreet
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Spurious
B
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Explanation
Gratuitous means uncalled for or lacking good reason. Warranted means justified or necessary, which is the direct opposite.
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Impetuous
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Pernicious
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Inefficacious
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Disastrous
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Specious
E
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Explanation
Veritable means real, true, or genuine. Specious means superficially plausible but actually wrong or false, making it a suitable antonym.
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Vigilant
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Flustered
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Distorted
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Brittle
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Awkward
A
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Explanation
Supine means failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence. Vigilant means keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties, which is the opposite of being passive.
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Ease
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Fragrance
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Resignation
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Eccentricity
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Infatuation
E
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Explanation
Odium refers to widespread hatred or intense dislike. Infatuation, which denotes an intense but short-lived passion or admiration, serves as a suitable antonym.
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Exuberant
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Full-bodied
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Explicit
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Plentiful
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Full-blown
E
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Incipient means in an initial stage or beginning to happen. Full-blown means fully developed or mature, making it the correct antonym.
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Coherent thought
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Polite conversation
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Acquisitiveness
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Guilelessness
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Contentiousness
D
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Explanation
Disingenuousness refers to a lack of candor or being insincere. Guilelessness, which means being honest and straightforward, is the correct antonym.
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Rampant
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Vapid
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Turbid
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Rigid
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Resilient
C
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Explanation
Limpid means clear, transparent, or easily understood. Turbid means cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter, making it the correct antonym.
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Orderly arrangement
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Convincing remark
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Inconclusive meeting
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Luxuriant growth
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Eccentric character
A
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Explanation
Welter refers to a state of confusion, disorder, or turmoil. Orderly arrangement is the direct opposite.
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Unsurprising
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Unambiguous
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Impressive
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Inevitable
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Immovable
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Indirect
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Indecisive
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Imperceptible
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Imprecise
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Imperturbable
D
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Explanation
In this context, 'nice' refers to the archaic or precise meaning of being fastidious or delicate. Imprecise is the correct antonym for this specific usage.