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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deadly
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harmful
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laundable
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greedy
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none of these
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enormous
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marvelous
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fictional
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usual
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none of these
D
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Explanation
Fabulous means extraordinary or wonderful. Usual is the best antonym here, as it implies something common or ordinary.
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tame
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passionate
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untamed
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worried
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none of these
A
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Explanation
Fierce describes something wild, aggressive, or intense. Tame is the direct antonym, meaning domesticated or gentle.
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deceitful
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productive
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hallowed
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impious
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none of these
D
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Explanation
Holy means sacred or godly. Impious is the antonym, meaning lacking reverence or respect for religious matters.
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inflamed
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whitened
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quickened
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unbiased
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none of these
D
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Explanation
Jaundiced often refers to a biased, cynical, or prejudiced outlook. Unbiased is the direct antonym, meaning fair and impartial.
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Charitable
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Extravagant
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Generous
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Gaudy
B
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Explanation
Frugal means sparing or economical with regard to money or food. Extravagant means lacking restraint in spending, which is the direct opposite.
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Disgusting
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Pornographic
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Desirous
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Decent
D
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Explanation
Obscene means offensive or indecent. Decent means conforming to accepted standards of morality and propriety, making it the antonym.
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to spruce
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harmful
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a stronghold
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bauble
B
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Explanation
Deleterious means causing harm or damage, often in a subtle or unexpected way.
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troublesome
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ruddy
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commendable
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dangerous
D
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Parlous means full of danger or uncertainty; it is a synonym for perilous.
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Limited
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Boundless
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Endless
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Overdone
A
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Explanation
Infinite means endless or limitless.
Therefore, 'Limited' will be its antonym.
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Kind
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Apathetic
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Responsible
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Compassionate
C
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Explanation
Indifferent and apathetic are similar in meaning. Kind and compassionate would be opposite to mean and cruel. Responsible is the correct choice because someone who is responsible feels a sense of responsiblity towards something .... and will not feel indifferent, apathetic or uncaring towards that.
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Magnificent
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Brazen
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Innocent
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Courteous
D
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Explanation
Insolent means rude, so courteous would be its opposite.
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Reason
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Rational
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Inanity
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Sane
C
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Explanation
Intellect means capability of the mind. Inanity means silliness. So, it is the correct opposite.
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Stupidity
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Cleverness
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Skillful
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Certain
A
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Explanation
Ingenuity means intelligent or genius, therefore stupidity is the correct choice because it is opposite in meaning.
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Omnipotent
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Beatable
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Unbeatable
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Insecure
B
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Explanation
Invincible means that cannot be conquered / invulnerable. So opposite is beatable...i.e which can be captured or conquered.