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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Seldom
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Chronic
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Accustomed
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Constant
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Here, seldom is the correct antonym of habitual as it implies something that occurs very rarely or not very often. Chronic implies something that continues to happen, accustomed implies something familiar through use and constant implies something that continues or remains steady.
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Realistic
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Nutty
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Incoherent
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Raving
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Here, realistic is the correct antonym of irrational as it implies someone who is practical, rather than visionary. Nutty implies crazy, incoherent implies someone who is unable to think or express one's thoughts in a clear or orderly manner and raving implies someone who is not behaving rational.
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Genuine
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Reliable
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Counterfeit
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Licit
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Here, counterfeit is the correct antonym of legitimate as it implies something that is inauthentic. Genuine is original, reliable implies something that is trustworthy and licit implies lawful.
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Proper
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Orthodox
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Natural
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Eccentric
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Here, eccentric is the correct antonym for regular as it implies something that is different. Proper implies naturally appropriate, orthodox implies naturally acceptable and natural implies the usual.
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Professional
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Immature
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Unimaginative
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Ignorant
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Erudite means having or showing great knowledge or learning. Ignorant means lacking knowledge or awareness, which is the opposite.
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Pitiable
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Scared
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Humble
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Cowardly
C
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Haughty means arrogantly superior or disdainful. Humble means having a modest view of one's own importance, which is the direct antonym.
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Scarce
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Limited
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Rare
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Deficient
B
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Absolute means not qualified or diminished in any way; total. Limited means restricted in size, amount, or extent, which is the opposite.
D
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Smooth refers to an even surface. Rough refers to an uneven or irregular surface, which is the direct antonym.
B
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Moist means slightly wet. Dry means free from moisture or liquid, which is the correct antonym.
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Straight-forward
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Easy
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Complex
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Plain
B
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Onerous means involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome. Easy means achieved without great effort, which is the antonym.
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Timid
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Vulgar
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Bold
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Unpracticed
A
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Audacious means showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. Timid is the direct antonym, as it implies a lack of courage or confidence.
A
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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.