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
  1. Clear

  2. Tidy

  3. Congested

  4. Connective

  5. Conscientious

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

 Orderly refers to neat, clean and tidy, whereas congested refers to things which are tangled or stuffed into a small place. With this in mind, congested is the correct choice because it is opposite in meaning to orderly.

Multiple choice
  1. Progressive

  2. Considerable

  3. Conceited

  4. Refuse

  5. Conservable

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

Conservative is tending to preserve established traditions or institutions and resisting changes, while progressive is moving forward or onward/ favouring changes and reforms.  

Multiple choice
  1. Cool

  2. Contractible

  3. Continual

  4. Continuous

  5. Contradictory

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

 Continual is directly opposite in meaning to ocassional as it refers to periods of time, therefore continual is the correct choice. Continuous refers to objects as whole.

Multiple choice
  1. Uncomfortable

  2. Cosmopolitan

  3. Corrupt

  4. Copious

  5. Competitive

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

 Cooperative means to work together towards a common goal. As such, competitive is the word most opposite in meaning because this refers to individuals working alone or against each other for a common goal.

Multiple choice
  1. Admonish

  2. Congratulate

  3. Apathetic

  4. Memorable

  5. Insipid

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

Vivid means producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. Insipid means lacking vigor or interest, making it a suitable antonym.