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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Cherub
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Old
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Promote
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Partial
D
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Explanation
Impartial means treating all sides or opinions equally, without bias or favoritism. Partial means showing favoritism or bias toward one side, which is the direct opposite. Old and Cherub are unrelated.
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Alertness
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Fabrication
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Tardy
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Ponderous
B
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Explanation
Fact refers to something that is known or proved to be true. Fabrication means something that is invented or made up, often a lie, which is the opposite of a factual truth. Ponderous means heavy.
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Worst
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Untrustworthiness
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Favour
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Disallow
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Fidelity means faithfulness, loyalty, or adherence to truth or facts. Untrustworthiness means not reliable or deserving of trust, which is opposite to the quality of fidelity. Favour means to prefer or approve.
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General
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Abnormal
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Agreement
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Real
A
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Explanation
Opposite will be general/ordinary.
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Spotless
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Knock
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Bore
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Sullied means made dirty, tainted, or impure. Spotless means completely clean and pure, which is the direct opposite.
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Inaptitude
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Levice
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Dialect
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Leisure
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Skill refers to ability, competence, or expertise in performing tasks. Inaptitude (or ineptitude) means lack of skill, incompetence, or clumsiness. These terms directly oppose each other - skill represents capability while inaptitude represents incapacity, making them clear antonyms in the context of ability and performance.
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Vulgar
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Sable
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Provoking
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Bane
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Whitish' means somewhat white or pale. 'Sable' is a direct antonym meaning black or dark-colored (from the animal sable, known for its dark fur). The other options don't represent color opposites - 'Vulgar' refers to tastelessness, 'Provoking' means annoying, and 'Bane' means a source of harm.
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Scared
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Nasty
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Glow
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Variance
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Courageous' means brave, showing no fear. 'Scared' is the direct antonym, experiencing fear or apprehension. The other options don't represent emotional opposites of courage - 'Nasty' means unpleasant, 'Glow' means to shine, and 'Variance' means difference.
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Differ
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Astounding
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Date
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Offensive
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Drive
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Diligent
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Soundness
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Man
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Slothful' means lazy, idle, or disinclined to work. 'Diligent' is the perfect antonym, meaning hardworking, industrious, and persistent in effort. 'Drive' can mean motivation, 'Soundness' means being healthy, and 'Man' is a male person - none directly oppose laziness.
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Indifferent
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Always
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Necessary
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None
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Redundant' means unnecessary, superfluous, or exceeding what is needed. 'Necessary' is the direct antonym, meaning essential or required. 'Indifferent' means unconcerned, 'Always' is an adverb of frequency, and 'None' is explicitly not the answer.
B
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Explanation
'Temperate' means moderate, showing restraint, or avoiding extremes. 'Lavish' is the antonym, meaning extravagant, excessive, or given to spending freely. 'Veil' means to cover, 'Faith' means belief, and 'None' is explicitly not the answer. Temperate behavior avoids the excess that lavish represents.
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Journey
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Failing
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Camel
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None
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The question asks for an antonym of 'spotless', meaning completely clean or unblemished. 'Failing' can be used as an adjective meaning defective or marked with failures, which serves as an acceptable contextual antonym. While 'dirty' or 'blemished' would be more direct antonyms, 'failing' does convey the opposite concept of having flaws or defects.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Extravagant means spending money or resources wastefully or excessively. Sober, in this context, means moderate, sensible, or marked by seriousness, which is the opposite of excessive indulgence. Carnal, Wise, and United are not appropriate antonyms.