ANTONYMS

Salient Features

An antonym is often defined as a word that

Definition and meaning

is contrary in meaning to another: Hot is the

Examples

antonym

Hints and clues

Learners Dictionary of Current English.

of

cold.

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Practice exercise
Answers to Practice Exercises

Hints

Antonyms in Various competitive A student should be quite alert while

Exams
choosing an antonym.
Answers to Examination Papers

1. He should bear in mind that an

antonym must be n the same part of
speech in which the given word is.
2. He should note that the answer
should be in the same tense form in
which the key-word is.
3. A candidate should pay due attention
to

the

fact

that

generally

the

examiners include a synonym in the

alternative choices, given for the
answer of the key-word.
4. Often the alternative answers are in
active as well as in passive voice. The
correct answer is that which is similar
in voice to the key-word.
5.

Example
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the
key-word
1. Adversary
a. An opponent in contest
b. Antagonist
c. Ally
d. Unsuccessful
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The alternatives A and B are synonyms,

D is altogether different in meaning. Hence,
the correct answer is C.

2. Unkempt
a. Condemn

b. Tidy

c. Monotony

d. Tawdry

The key-word unkempt is an adjective. The alternative A is a verb, C a noun and D,

though an adjective, is different in meaning from the key-word. Hence all these three choices
can be rejected. The choice B is an adjective and also an antonym of unkempt. This is,
therefore, the correct answer.
3. The principal hardly managed to given the papers a cursory glance.
a. Curious

b. Through

c. Through

d. Superficial

The alternative B is correct in the context. It is closest to the opposite meaning of the keyword.
4. It used to be said that travel broadens ones outlook.
a. Narrows

b. Shrinks

c. Contracts

d. Restricts

All the alternatives are verbs and are more or less opposite in meaning to the key-word, but
in the present context A is the best choice. Hence A is the correct answer.
5. Who would like such an impudent fellow?
a. Civilized

b. Cultured

c. Respectful

d. Humble

The word impudent means, disrespectful and its antonym is respectful Thus C is the
answer.

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Practice Exercises
Against each word four words or phrases marked as A, B, C and D are given
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the key-word.

Exercise-I
1. Fascinate
a. Repel

b. Enchanting

c. Depress

d. Satisfy

b. Disdain

c. Reputable

d. Original

b. Misery

c. Ecstasy

d. Noisy

b. disparage

c. allure

d. stern

b. Noisy

c. Wanton

d. Changing

b. Precious

c. Disloyalty

d. Lifeless

b. Sanity

c. Solitude

d. Exalted

b. Pleasant

c. Unkempt

d. Spiritual

b. Real

c. After

d. Quick

b. Free from blame

c. Acquit

d. Annoy

2. Veneration
a. Militant
3. Blithe
a. Felicity
4. Extol
a. Enjoy
5. Boisterous
a. Calm
6. Fidelity
a. Loyalty
7. Insanity
a. Madness
8. Grisly
a. Dubious
9. Impending
a. Horrible
10. Exculpate
a. Blame
11. Altercation

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a. Controversy

b. Settlement

c. Convention

d. Punishment

b. Scold

c. Throw

d. Advance

b. Ornament

c. Spiritual

d. Tarnished

b. Foolish

c. Wicked

d. Cheerful

b. Discard

c. Agitated

d. Elect

b. Creation

c. Credit

d. Dive

12. Thwart
a. Retard
13. Lecherous
a. Carnal
14. Morose
a. Gloomy
15. Espouse
a. Admit
16. Ravage
a. Destroy

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Exercise II
1. Abrupt
a. Continuous

b. Sudden

c. Gradual

d. Hurried

b. Delighted

c. Delicate

d. Hateful

b. Collect

c. Reduce

d. Contest

b. Economical

c. Miser

d. Glorious

b. Terrible

c. Rare

d. Patent

b. Faithful

c. Concise

d. Big

b. Introvert

c. Social

d. Vague

b. Bluntness

c. Readiness

d. Insight

b. Lavish

c. Frugal

d. Ample

b. Sulky

c. Loving

d. King

b. Inherent

c. Balmy

d. Ramdom

b. Orthodox

c. Decent

d. Native

2. Desolate
a. Solitary
3. Congregate
a. Distribute
4. Frugal
a. Extravagant
5. Ghastly
a. Attractive
6. Verbose
a. Bombastic
7. Extrovert
a. Cultured
8. Adjourn
a. Delay
9. Parsimonious
a. Abundant
10. Irritable
a. Cheerful
11. Extrinsic
a. Embellish
12. Bawdy
a. Dirty
13. Altruism

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a. Benevolence

b. Selfishness

c. Kindness

d. Submission

b. Weak

c. Disabled

d. Dull

b. Wise

c. Cautious

d. Absurd

b. Ambiguous

c. Inherent

d. Apathetic

14. Feeble
a. Strong
15. Impulsive
a. Quick
16. Facsimile
a. Original

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Exercise III
1. Charitable
a. Kind

b. Benevolent

c. Selfish

d. Shrewd

b. Expand

c. Pinch

d. Isolate

b. Meek

c. Offensive

d. Genuine

b. Endure

c. Protest

d. Humiliate

b. Shining

c. Polished

d. Dull

b. Expression of praise

c. Freedom

d. Might

b. Calm

c. Insanity

d. Humble

b. Whimsical

c. Lazy

d. Lofty

b. Pertinent

c. Mature

d. Crazy

b. Deferent

c. Equal

d. Dissimilar

b. Neatly

c. Properly

d. Vigorously

b. Dejection

c. Optimism

d. Arrogance

2. Compress
a. Squeeze
3. Arrogant
a. Impudent
4. Acquiesce
a. Equip
5. Glossy
a. Pleasant
6. Eulogy
a. Criticism
7. Frenzy
a. Excited
8. Flight
a. Responsible
9. Desultory
a. Naive
10. Homogeneous
a. Heterogeneous
11. Slovenly
a. Carelessly
12. Despondency
a. Elation
13. Turbid

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a. Distrustful

b. Rigid

c. Clear

d. Uncompaniable

b. Liberate

c. Impress

d. Adom

b. Pleasant

c. Vigorous

d. One

14. Incarcerate
a. Perform
15. Dilettante
a. Untidy

who

seriously

studies the arts.

16. Mundane
a. Superior

b. Extraordinary

c. Heavenly

d. Hard

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Exercise IV
1. Intrinsic
a. Extrinsic

b. Animate

c. Lazy

d. Denial

b. Nourish

c. Put off

d. Incline

b. Windy

c. Rejoicing

d. Nervousness

b. In regular supply

c. In abundance

d. In short supply

b. Affliction

c. Protest

d. Repression

b. Annoy

c. Please

d. Blame

b. Depressed

c. Clumsy

d. Silly

b. Repulsive

c. Familiar

d. Inappropriate

b. Contract

c. Noble

d. Quiet

b. Invulnerable

c. Obvious

d. Considerable

b. Discordant

c. Reduction

d. Smooth

b. Disguise

c. Bless

d. Disport

2. Kindle
a. Inflame
3. Ecstasy
a. Misery
4. Galore
a. In small quantity
5. Adversity
a. Prosperity
6. Exasperate
a. Bother
7. Jocund
a. Cheerful
8. Felicitous
a. Dull
9. Quell
a. Incite
10. Invincible
a. Conquerable
11. Synchronized
a. Anarchy
12. Anathematize
a. Analyze
13. Tantalise

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a. Allure

b. Satisfy

c. Enclose

d. Torture

b. Obedient

c. Humble

d. Abnormal

b. Original

c. Poverty

d. Abundance

b. Cheat

c. Forget

d. Haughty

14. Amenable
a. Irresponsive
15. Paucity
a. Sincerity
16. Cozen
a. Treat honestly

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Exercise-V
1. Solitude
a. Retirement

b. Recluse

c. Exposure

d. Lofty

b. Inherit

c. Glorify

d. Depreciate

b. Abundant

c. Cover

d. Provided

b. Avoidable

c. Pretty

d. Binding

b. Oppressive

c. Humble

d. Timid

b. Impedement

c. Blame

d. Revision

b. Selfish

c. Luster

d. Brightness

b. Proud

c. Shy

d. Humble

b. Profession

c. Skilled

d. Novice

Tasty

b. Artificial

c. Factual

b. Amiable

c. Friendly

d. Polite

b. Punishment

c. Failure

d. Unity

2. Exalt
a. Praise
3. Excavate
a. Hide
4. Inevitable
a. Brief
5. Carnivorous
a. Vegetarian
6. Remission
a. Forgiveness
7. Knack
a. Dullness
8. Insolent
a. Rude
9. Amateur
a. Inexperienced
10. Factitious
a. Natural
11. Affable
a. Unpleasant
12. Amnesty
a. Pardon
13. Disapprobation

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a. Sanction

b. Dislike

c. Contrast

d. Disunion

b. Penetration

c. Stupidity

d. Liveliness

b. Dirty

c. Hot

d. Tasteless

b. Fatten

c. Healing

d. Yielding

14. Acumen
a. Spirited
15. Delectable
a. Tasty
16. Laceration
a. Vertical

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Exercise VI
1. Healthy
a. Wholesome

b. Sick

c. Thin

d. Red-blooded

b. Reality

c. Transitory

d. Endless

b. Rash

c. Controlled

d. Basic

b. Gratitude

c. Exciting

d. Cowardice

b. Pleasing

c. Envious

d. Curious

b. Spoil

c. Disobedient

d. Active

b. Obscene

c. Expected

d. Abortive

b. Heated

c. Whimsical

d. Absurd

b. Heated

c. Whimsical

d. Absurd

b. Repulsive

c. Distrustful

d. Intolerant

b. Cynical

c. Insane

d. Generous

b. Infertile

c. Opaque

d. terrible

2. Illusion
a. Allusion
3. Turbulent
a. Disturbed
4. Velour
a. Stupidity
5. Hideous
a. Appalling
6. Wayward
a. Obedient
7. Brusque
a. Abrupt
8. Captious
a. Tolerant
9. Captious
a. Tolerant
10. Clement
a. Tolerant
11. Eccentric
a. Mature
12. Fecund
a. Productive
13. Hypothesis

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a. Theory

b. Solution

c. Fact

d. Decision

b. Turf

c. Amusing

d. Fragrant

b. Confuse

c. Inter

d. Check

b. Nourishing

c. Gaudy

d. Spicy

14. Noisome
a. Offensive
15. Exhume
a. Exit
16. Deleterious
a. Progressive

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Exercise-VII
1. Eternal
a. Perpetual

b. Transitory

c. Fatal

d. Cursory

b. Avarice

c. Tolerance

d. Anger

b. Revolving

c. Endless

d. Round

b. Hasten

c. Truth

d. Distaste

b. Longing

c. Plucky

d. Confusion

b. Agree

c. Renovate

d. Preserve

b. Courteous

c. Shy

d. Bold

b. Serious

c. Ligt

d. Expensive

b. Feeble

c. Confused

d. Boldness

b. Demur

c. Canny

d. Disobey

b. Unpleasant

c. Obdurate

d. Gratitude

b. Separated

c. Solitary

d. Ancient

2. Jealousy
a. Greediness
3. Centripetal
a. Centrifugal
4. Gusto
a. Enjoyment
5. Hubbub
a. Quiet
6. Demur
a. Renown
7. Debonair
a. Awkward
8. Chaffing
a. Useless
9. Jittery
a. Shaky
10. Eerie
a. Cheerful
11. Enmity
a. Friendship
12. Antediluvian
a. Modern
13. Retrogressive

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a. Progressive

b. Advancing

c. Forwarding

d. Mobile

b. Old

c. Tasteless

d. Bogus

b. Co-operative

c. Defective

d. Melodious

b. Success

c. Brief

d. Unavoidable

14. Neophyte
a. Inexperienced
15. Impeccable
a. Concise
16. Fiasco
a. Free

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Exercise VIII
1. Ruthless
a. Rustic

b. Merciful

c. Religious

d. Vulgar

b. Inattentive

c. Unusual

d. Clear

b. cheerful

c. coarse

d. inanimate

b. Unequal

c. Regular

d. Real

b. Easy

c. Quick

d. Vivid

b. Shrewd

c. Gentlement

d. Devious

b. Modest

c. Wild

d. Courteous

b. Modest

c. Wild

d. Courteous

b. Tranquil

c. Confidence

d. Annoy

b. Peace

c. Slackness

d. Doubt

b. Jest

c. Security

d. Earnestness

b. Wisdom

c. Enigmatic

d. Intrusion

2. Considerable
a. Inadequate
3. Languid
Tasteless
4. Peer
a. Equal
5. Flexible
a. Rigid
6. Vagrant
a. Rascal
7. Churlish
a. Rough
8. Tarnish
a. Rough
9. Belligerent
a. Pugnacious
10. Tranquility
a. Hostility
11. Jeopardy
a. Peril
12. Imbecility
a. Absurdity
13. Perspicuous

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a. Unintelligible

b. Lucid

c. Tidy

d. Familiar

b. Succumb

c. Subscribe

d. Sublimate

b. Remission

c. Abide

d. Continuance

b. Unsuitable

c. Convenient

d. Pleasant

14. Subjugate
a. Subdue
15. Dilatory
a. Haste
16. Congenial
a. Disagreeable

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Exercise-IX
1. Modesty
a. Superiority

b. Vanity

c. Hypocrisy

d. Anger

b. Bounded

c. Alternate

d. Out of control

b. Physical

c. Petty

d. Spiritual

b. Limit

c. Advance

d. Bind

b. Even surface

c. Uneven

d. Useless

2. Infinite
a. Limitless
3. Carnal
a. Earthly
4. Discord
a. Accord
5. Impede
a. Rebuke

surface
6. Bumpy
a. Sleek

b. Even surface

c. Uneven

d. Discord

surface
7. Concord
a. Homogeneity

b. Accord

c. Continuity

d. Discord

b. Sudden

c. Brutal

d. Adverse

b. Disown

c. Acquire

d. Loose

b. Restrain

c. Strengthe

d. Bewilder

b. Placid

c. Fierce

d. Truthfulnes

8. Volatile
a. Everlasting
9. Bequeath
a. Settle
10. Fluster
a. Compose
11. Mendacity
a. Falsity
12. Mordant

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a. Caustic

b. Inert

c. Abusive

d. Inevitable

b. Perpetual

c. Quick

d. Unoccupied

b. Apprehend

c. Tranquil

d. Detached

b. Stem

c. Incautious

d. True

b. Languid

c. Venture

d. Amusing

13. Progressive
a. Regressive
14. Bellicose
a. Combative
15. Wary
a. Cautious
16. Vigorous
a. Powerful

Exercise-X

1. Deranged
a. Sane

b. Enmity

c. Mad

d. Virtuous

b. Decorate

c. Decide

d. Innate

b. Implicit

c. Uniform

d. Regular

b. Polite

c. Repulsive

d. Faithful

b. Insensible

c. Impious

d. Fast

b. Civilized

c. Disregard

d. Humble

b. Universe

c. Unmoved

d. Flat

2. Hesitate
a. Object
3. Explicit
a. Familiar
4. Treacherous
a. Vicious
5. Profane
a. Sacred
6. Reverence
a. Godliness
7. Zenith
a. Nadir
8. Converge

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a. Mingle

b. Diverge

c. Convert

d. Meet

b. Separation

c. Repelling

d. Professional

b. Settled

c. Casual

d. Formal

b. Remote

c. Actual

d. Accuse

b. Adulterated

c. Injurious

d. Fruitless

b. Frugal

c. Docile

d. Confident

b. Ordinary

c. Filthy

d. Aristocratic

b. Gigantic

c. Different

d. Famous

b. Manifest

c. Prompt

d. Gaudy

9. Alliance
a. Closeness
10. Chronic
a. Acute
11. Adjacent
a. Contiguous
12. Spurious
a. Genuine
13. Profligate
a. Extravagant
14. Proletarian
a. Alluring
15. Colossal
a. Small
16. Laggard
a. Slow

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Answers to Practice Exercises

Exercise -1
1. A

2. B

3. B

4. B

5. A

6. C

11. B

12. D

13. C

14. D

15. B

16. B

7. B

8. B

9. C

10. A

7. B

8. C

9. B

10. A

7. B

8. A

9. B

10. A

7. B

8. D

9. A

10. A

7. A

8. D

9. B

10. A

7. C

8. A

9. D

10. A

7. A

8. B

9. D

10. A

7. D

8. B

9. B

10. A

Exercise - 2
1. C

2. B

3. A

4. A

5. A

6. C

11. B

12. C

13. B

14. A

15. C

16. A

Exercise - 3
1. C

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. D

6. A

11. B

12. C

13. C

14. B

15. D

16. C

Exercise - 4
1. A

2. C

3. A

4. A

5. A

6. C

11. B

12. C

13. B

14. A

15. D

16. A

Exercise - 5
1. C

2. D

3. C

4. B

5. A

6. C

11. A

12. B

13. A

14. C

15. D

16. C

Exercise - 6
1. B

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. B

6. A

11. C

12. B

13. C

14. D

15. C

16. B

Exercise - 7
1. B

2. C

3. A

4. D

5. A

6. B

11. A

12. A

13. A

14. B

15. C

16. B

Exercise - 8
1. B

2. A

3. B

4. B

5. A

6. C

11. C

12. B

13. A

14. D

15. A

16. A

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Exercise - 9
1. B

2. A

3. B

4. B

5. A

6. C

11. C

12. B

13. A

14. D

15. A

16. A

7. D

8. B

9. B

10. A

7. D

8. A

9. C

10. A

Exercise - 10
1. B

2. B

3. D

4. A

5. C

6. B

11. D

12. B

13. A

14. C

15. C

16. B

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Antonyms in Various Competitive Exam.

Paper-I
Directions: In each of the sentences given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, five
choices are given. Pick up the one which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in
bold as used in the sentence.
1. The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to go to sleep at night.
a. Intermittent

b. Harsh

c. Soft

d. Constant

e. Melodious
2. The moment, when jagdish got order of promotion as general manager, was a memorable
occasion for him and his family.
a. Passing

b. Immemorial

c. Forgetful

d. Charmless

e. Innocuous
3. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
a. Eagerness

b. Weakness

c. Indifference

d. Softness

e. Unimportance
4. Dinesh could manage his family satisfactorily with his meargre income.
a. Continuous

b. Fabulous

c. Hard

d. Long

e. Small

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Paper-II
Direction: Out of the five alternatives given below each word, choose the one which is most
nearly the opposite in meaning to the key-word.
1. Acumen
a. Intelligence

b. Imbecility

c. Potentiality

d. Unfamiliarity

b. Praiseworthy

c. Respectful

d. Pious

b. Policy

c. Dissent

d. Act

b. Delicious

c. Innocent

d. Respectful

b. Energetic

c. Ferocious

d. Smart

e. Superficiality
2. Profane
a. Arrogant
e. Benign
3. Accord
a. Concord
e. Solution
4. Brazen
a. Helpful
5. Languid
a. Fast
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Paper-III
Directions: In questions 1 to 5, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
1. Illusory
a. Imaginary

b. Real

c. Certain

d. Deceptive

b. Expressive

c. Detailed

d. Concise

b. Asleep

c. Dead

d. Passiv

b. Developed

c. Urgent

d. Immediate

b. Weak

c. Thin

d. Short

2. Terse
a. Descriptive
3. Alive
a. Drowsy
4. Tentative
a. Final
5. Podgy
a. Slim
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Paper-IV
Direction: In this section, each question consists consists of a sentence in which one word is in
bold type. It is followed by four words. Select the word which is closest to the opposite in
meaning to the word in bold type.
1. The actor is well known, both for his humility and courage.
a. Pride

b. Determination

c. Honesty

d. Gentleness

b. Cheapness

c. Impropriety

d. Impracticability

c. Profound

d. Mystical

c. Rationality

d. Perversity

e. Feasibility
a. Unsuitability

2. His interpretation of the poem is superficial.

a. Mysterious

b. Difficult

3. Poets often prefer ambiguity

a. Clarity

b. Certainty

4. Many people try to resist reforms in the society.

a. Fight

b. Accept

c. Welcome

d. Repel

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Paper-V
Direction: In each question below, select the appropriate word or phrase that is opposite in
meaning to the key-word.
1. Flagitious
a. Innocent

b. Vapid

c. Ignorant

d. Frivolous

b. Carina

c. Foolish

d. Changeable

b. Pacification

c. Peace

d. Destruction

b. Shaggy

c. Meretricious

d. Slowvenly

b. Vehement

c. Lenient

d. Magnanimous

b. Burdened

c. Convicted

d. Entrusted

b. Natural

c. Plastic

d. Cosmetic

2. Capacious
a.
3. Provocation
a. Vocation
4. Meticulous
a. Mutual
5. Stringent
a. General
6. Acquitted
a. Freed
7. Synthetic
a. Affable
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Paper-VI
Directions: In questions below, each sentence consists of a word which is in bold part. It is
followed by four alternatives. Select the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning
of the word in bold type.
1. According to a great philosopher, magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.
a. Enmity

b. Meanness

c. Jealousy

d. Poverty

2. The error in the newspaper article is accidental.

a. Intentional
f.

Conventional

Usual

e. Permissible

c. Contradict

d. Verifies

What he tells me confirms my ideas.

a. Strengthens

b. Opposes

4. He was asked to accelerate the pace of work.

a. Supervise

b. Slacken

c. Control

d. Check

5. I thought about her a lot during the following months.

a. Succeeding

b. Proceeding

c. Preceding

d. Receding

6. His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends.
a. Forgetful

b. Forgiving

c. Obedient

d. Timid

c. Loud

d. Curious

7. They had an insipid conversation.

a. Lively

b. Argumentative

The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.

a. Civilized

b. Cruel

c. Unvcivilised

d. Bad

7. The club meets on the last Thursday of every month in dilapidated palace.
a. Neglected

b. Regenerated

c. Renovated

d. Furnished

8. The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech

a. Confused

b. Closed

c. Started

d. Complicated

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Paper-VII
Direction: In questions 1 to 5, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
1. Elevate
a. Depress

b. Compress

c. Retard

d. Run down

b. Rational

c. Proportion

d. Theatrical

b. Push

c. Flow

d. Move

b. Accept

c. Prefer

d. Praise

b. Popular

c. Unknown

d. Modest

2. Absurd
a. Fictional
3. Induce
a. Dissuade
4. Condemn
a. Like
5. Eminent
a. Notorious

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Paper-VIII
Directions: In questions 1 to 5, out of the four alternatives, A,B,C, and D, choose the one which
is opposite in meaning to the given word.
1. Liability
a. Property

b. Assets

c. Debt

d. Treasure

b. Corrupt

c. Vicious

d. Scandalous

b. Disapprove

c. Discourage

d. Warn

b. Major

c. Tail

d. Heavy

b. Enumeration

c. Subtraction

d. Multiplication

2. Virtuous
a. Wicked
3. Encourage
a. Dampen
4. Minor
a. Big
5. Addition
a. Division

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Paper-IX
Direction: Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the word or
phrase in bold type and indicate your choice.
1. The general ordered the troopes to advance to the city.
a. Retire

b. Retreat

c. Return

d. Escape

2. The new vice-chancellor was given a warm welcome in the

university.
a. Cold

b. Lukewarm

c. Hostile

d. Formal

c. Politely

d. Loudly

c. Small

d. Dirty

c. Chained

d. Free

3. The boy spoke rudely to his mother.

a. Softly

b. Slowly

4. Our cities have broad roads.

a. Wide

b. Narrow

5. Its not fair to leave dogs loose.

a. Fit

b. Tight

6. Religion teaches us not to run after the transient pleasures of the world.
a. Joyful

b. Unnatural

c. Sinful

d. Permanent

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Paper-X
Direction: Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the word or
phrase in bold type in the following sentences.
1. India is a heterogeneous country.
a. Strange

b. Homogeneous

c. Complex

d. Vast

2. There is a good deal of spurious family affection.

a. Genuine

b. Obvious

c. Fictitious

d. Authentic

3. That police officer is known to be humane in his approach.

a. Uncivillsed

b. Uncultured

c. Unsympathetic

d. Uncompromising

c. Fashionable

d. Exotic

4. He has a weakness for foreign goods.

a. Exported

b. Indigenous

5. There is only the most tenuous evidence for it.

a. Enough

b. Reasonable

c. Less

d. Abundant

6. The new government has abolished the gold control act.

a. Removed

b. Approved

c. Passed

d. Restored

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Paper-XI
Direction: In questions 1 to 10 choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
1. Delete
a. Insert

b. Injure

c. Inspire

d. Impound

b. Systematic

c. False

d. Genuine

b. Invitation

c. Co-operation

d. Resignation

b. Foolish

c. Cunning

d. Casual

b. Sufficiency

c. Abundance

d. Extravagance

b. Fondness

c. Admiration

d. Obedience

b. Ancient

c. Recent

d. Renovated

b. Criticize

c. Flatter

d. Praise

b. Wicked

c. Foolish

d. Cowardly

b. Thoughtful

c. Weak

d. Cautious

2. Spurious
a. Simple
3. Defection
a. Joining
4. Sagacious
a. False
5. Dearth
a. Scarcity
6. Antipathy
a. Agreement
7. Obsolete
a. Permanent
8. Chide
a. Fear
9. Astute
a. Impolite
10. Dauntless
a. Adventurous
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Paper-XII
Directions: In each of the following sentences a word or phrase is in bold type and it is followed
by four words marked A, B, C and D. Choose from these words the one which is most nearly
opposite in meaning to the word in bold type and indicate your choice.
1. I took a durable pair of shoes when I went on the trip.
a. Worn out

b. Fragile

c. Light

d. Delicate

2. The towns-people were very surprised by the visitors smooth manner.

a. Hard

b. Rough

c. Tough

d. Gruff

3. The refreshment we received at the end of a days hard work was decidedly frugal.
a. Lavish

b. Exorbitant

c. Liberal

d. Ostentatious

4. The decision was delayed because of him.

a. Quickened

b. Released

c. Expedited

d. Triggered

5. He felt deep soothed by the monotony of his daily routine.

a. Peacefulness

b. Variety

c. Excitement

d. Range

6. We were curious as to why the young man was looking so morose.

a. Healthy

b. Gloomy

c. Haggard

d. Cheerful

7. We returned home much inspired, no wonder the plan had worked.

a. Overwhelmed

b. Dispirited

c. Disillusion

d. Skeptical

8. His clothes conceal more than is fashionable these days.

a. Reveal

b. Suggest

c. Project

d. Highlight

9. The column of soldiers advanced steadily under cover of fire, much against odds.
a. Progressed

b. Retarded

c. Regressed

d. Retreated

10. It was a mystery as to where the young girl had acquired such a cynical attitude.
a. Mature

b. Eccentric

c. Nave

d. Crazy

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Paper-XIII
Direction: In this section, you find a number of sentences parts of which are in bold type. For
each bold part, four words or phrases are listed below. Choose the word which is opposite in
meaning to the bold part.
1. The explosion and the planes takeoff occurred simultaneously.
a. Contemporary

b. Coincident

c. Separately

d. Momentarily

2. Old people are usually more conservative than young people.

a. Modern

b. Old-fashioned

c. Dynamic

d. Squandered

3. His family has accumulated wealth over the years.

a. Amassed

b. Collected

c. Drained

d. Squandered

c. Dull

d. Delicate

c. Kind

d. Polite

4. The painting is full of radiant colours.

a. Rare

b. Bright

5. The new officer is brash young man.

a. Handsome

b. Arrogant

6. He has been acquitted of the charge of theft.

a. Convicted

b. Exonerated

c. Released

d. Punished

7. Athletes tend to conceal their disappointment when they lose.

a. Hide

b. Show

c. ignore

d. accept

8. At the beginning of the novel, we see the hero in all the fresh vivid detail in which he would
appear to the curious stranger from Spain.
a. Obscure

b. Unintelligible

c. Hazy

d. Inanimate

9. There is a dearth of dedicated workers in our party.

a. Scarcity

b. Affluence

c. Prosperity

d. Abundar

c. Quarrelsome

d. Jealous

10. Your team is full of delinquent children.

a. Law-abiding

b. Uncivil

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Paper-XIV
Direction: In this section, each item consists of a word or a phrase which is in bold type in the
given sentence. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is
cosset to the opposite in meaning of the bold part.
1. His parsimonious habits are known to all his friends.
a. Plentiful

b. Lavish

c. Luxuriant

d. Ample

2. She was skeptical about the safety of the new drug.

a. Doubtful

b. Certain

c. Hopeful

d. Sanguine

3. There was no altruistic motive that prompted him to help her.

a. Selfish

b. Inhuman

c. Brutal

d. Wicked

4. His friends liked everything about him except his frugality.

a. Punctuality

b. Shabbiness

c. Extravagance

d. Short temper

5. They took note of the humility of the visiting dignitary.

a. Grandeur

b. Arrogance

c. Friendliness

d. Decency

6. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.

a. Regressive

b. Obstructive

c. Retrograde

d. Abhorrent

c. Tasty

d. Nice

c. Cheerful

d. Mild

7. We had a delectable meal yesterday.

a. Heavy

b. Unsavory

8. His was a sulky disposition.

a. Kind

b. Loving

9. He is well-known for coming up with impracticable solutions.

a. In evident

b. Inefficient

c. Ineligible

d. Uncertain

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Paper-XV
Directions: In questions 1 to 2, which one of the options means most nearly the opposite of the
key-word.
1. Innovate
a. Choose

b. Own

c. Buy

d. Copy

b. Dictator

c. Spy

d. Protector

2. Emissary
a. Scribe

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Paper-XVI
Directions: Select a word from the given alternatives which is opposite in meaning to the
original word.
1. Indigent
a. Rich

b. Splendid

c. Weak

d. Poor

b. Zest

c. Fervor

d. Apathy

b. Horizontal

c. Slanting

d. Oblique

e. Undecided
2. Enthusiasm
a. Zeal
e. Excitement
3. Vertical
a. Parallel
e. Straight

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Answers to Examination Papers

Exercise - 1
1. A

2. C

3. C

4. B

3. C

4. D

5. B

3. C

4. A

5. C

3. C

4. A

5. B

3. B

4. D

5. C

6. C

7. B

3. C

4. B

5. C

6. B

7. A

8. A

9. C

10. B

3. A

4. D

5. C

3. C

4. B

5. C

3. C

4. B

5. C

6. D

3. C

4. B

5. D

6. C

3. A

4. B

5. C

6. B

7. C

8. D

9. C

10. C

3. C

4. A

5. C

6. D

7. B

8. B

9. D

10. C

Exercise - 2
1. B

2. D

Exercise - 3
1. B

2. C

Exercise - 4
1. A

2. D

Exercise - 5
1. A

2. A

Exercise - 6
1. B

2. A

Exercise - 7
1. A

2. B

Exercise - 8
1. B

2. C

Exercise - 9
1. B

2. A

Exercise - 10
1. B

2. A

Exercise - 11
1. A

2. D

Exercise - 12
1. B

2. B

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Exercise - 13
1. C

2. A

3. D

4. C

5. D

6. A

7. B

8. C

9. D

10. A

3. A

4. C

5. B

6. A

7. B

8. C

9. C

10. D

Exercise - 14
1. B

2. B

Exercise - 15
1. D

2. D

Exercise - 16
1. A

2. D

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