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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Sluggish
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Languid
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Indolent
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Sprightly
D
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Explanation
Slothful means lazy whereas sprightly means full of energy.
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Independent
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Self-ruling
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Self-governing
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Dependent
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None of these
D
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Antonym of 'autonomous' is 'dependent'. The rest are synonyms.
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sublime
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lowly
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ride
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blatant
B
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Majestic refers to something grand, impressive, or having great dignity. Lowly means humble, ordinary, or lacking grandeur - the direct opposite. Sublime (elevated), rode, and blatant (obvious) are not antonyms.
D
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Mild means gentle, moderate, or not severe. Harsh is the antonym - severe, rough, or intense. Meek (submissive), cult, and jade are not true opposites of mild.
B
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Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, very careful and precise. Careless is the opposite - lacking attention or thoroughness. Funky, err, and kind are not antonyms.
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clear
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rigid
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bribe
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niggled
A
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Mysterious means difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify. Clear is the antonym - easy to understand, transparent, or obvious. Rigid, bribe, and niggled are not opposites.
A
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Lurid means vivid, harsh, shocking, or sensational in appearance or content. Mild means gentle, moderate, or not harsh - the perfect opposite.
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unaccountable
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brief
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lower
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aggravate
A
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Liable means legally responsible or answerable for something. Unaccountable means not responsible or not required to answer for actions.
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meek
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civilized
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rigid
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fret
A
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Lordly means arrogant, haughty, or acting with the superiority of a noble. Meek means humble, submissive, or modest in behavior.
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enclose
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frivolous
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conspicuous
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dormant
C
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Latent means existing but not yet developed, visible, or manifest (hidden potential). Conspicuous means easily seen, noticeable, or obvious.
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Talkative
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Loquacious
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Stuttering
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Eloquent
C
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Correct answer :(3)
The word 'glib' means being fluent, garrulous, articulate. Option (1), (2) and (4) mean to have fluency in speaking. Hence, (3) is the answer. Stuttering is the opposite of being fluent.
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Poverty
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Taint
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Wish
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Privation
C
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Willingness is the quality of being ready or eager to do something. A wish represents desire or readiness to act, making it the closest antonym to unwillingness among the options. While willingness would be the direct antonym, wish captures the positive desire implied by the opposite of unwillingness.
C
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Narrow refers to limited width or breadth. Wide is the direct opposite, referring to considerable extent from side to side. Slender, lean, and thin are synonyms or related terms meaning narrow, not antonyms.
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Dependable
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Direct
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Reliable
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Meandering
D
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Explanation
Undeviating means straight, not turning aside, or constant. Meandering describes a winding, curving path that turns frequently - the direct opposite of something straight and unchanging. Dependable, direct, and reliable are positive traits but not antonyms of undeviating.
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Stupid
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Honest
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Wise
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Intelligent
C
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Senseless means lacking sense, reason, or good judgment. Wise is the opposite - having or showing good judgment, sense, or understanding. While intelligent is also close, wise is the more direct antonym as it contrasts the quality of judgment rather than raw cognitive ability.