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ANTONYMS

Salient Features

Definition and meaning

Examples

Hints and clues

Practice exercise

Answers to Practice Exercises

Antonyms in Various competitive

Exams

Answers to Examination Papers

An antonym is often defined as a “word that

is contrary in meaning to another”: Hot is the

antonym of cold. [Oxford Advanced

Learner’s Dictionary of Current English.

Hints

A student should be quite alert while

choosing an antonym.

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 key-

word.

4. It used to be said that travel broadens one’s 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

2. Veneration

a. Militant b. Disdain c. Reputable d. Original

3. Blithe

a. Felicity b. Misery c. Ecstasy d. Noisy

4. Extol

a. Enjoy b. disparage c. allure d. stern

5. Boisterous

a. Calm b. Noisy c. Wanton d. Changing

6. Fidelity

a. Loyalty b. Precious c. Disloyalty d. Lifeless

7. Insanity

a. Madness b. Sanity c. Solitude d. Exalted

8. Grisly

a. Dubious b. Pleasant c. Unkempt d. Spiritual

9. Impending

a. Horrible b. Real c. After d. Quick

10. Exculpate

a. Blame b. Free from blame c. Acquit d. Annoy

11. Altercation

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a. Controversy b. Settlement c. Convention d. Punishment

12. Thwart

a. Retard b. Scold c. Throw d. Advance

13. Lecherous

a. Carnal b. Ornament c. Spiritual d. Tarnished

14. Morose

a. Gloomy b. Foolish c. Wicked d. Cheerful

15. Espouse

a. Admit b. Discard c. Agitated d. Elect

16. Ravage

a. Destroy b. Creation c. Credit d. Dive

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Exercise – II

1. Abrupt

a. Continuous b. Sudden c. Gradual d. Hurried

2. Desolate

a. Solitary b. Delighted c. Delicate d. Hateful

3. Congregate

a. Distribute b. Collect c. Reduce d. Contest

4. Frugal

a. Extravagant b. Economical c. Miser d. Glorious

5. Ghastly

a. Attractive b. Terrible c. Rare d. Patent

6. Verbose

a. Bombastic b. Faithful c. Concise d. Big

7. Extrovert

a. Cultured b. Introvert c. Social d. Vague

8. Adjourn

a. Delay b. Bluntness c. Readiness d. Insight

9. Parsimonious

a. Abundant b. Lavish c. Frugal d. Ample

10. Irritable

a. Cheerful b. Sulky c. Loving d. King

11. Extrinsic

a. Embellish b. Inherent c. Balmy d. Ramdom

12. Bawdy

a. Dirty b. Orthodox c. Decent d. Native

13. Altruism

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a. Benevolence b. Selfishness c. Kindness d. Submission

14. Feeble

a. Strong b. Weak c. Disabled d. Dull

15. Impulsive

a. Quick b. Wise c. Cautious d. Absurd

16. Facsimile

a. Original b. Ambiguous c. Inherent d. Apathetic

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Exercise – III

1. Charitable

a. Kind b. Benevolent c. Selfish d. Shrewd

2. Compress

a. Squeeze b. Expand c. Pinch d. Isolate

3. Arrogant

a. Impudent b. Meek c. Offensive d. Genuine

4. Acquiesce

a. Equip b. Endure c. Protest d. Humiliate

5. Glossy

a. Pleasant b. Shining c. Polished d. Dull

6. Eulogy

a. Criticism b. Expression of praise c. Freedom d. Might

7. Frenzy

a. Excited b. Calm c. Insanity d. Humble

8. Flight

a. Responsible b. Whimsical c. Lazy d. Lofty

9. Desultory

a. Naive b. Pertinent c. Mature d. Crazy

10. Homogeneous

a. Heterogeneous b. Deferent c. Equal d. Dissimilar

11. Slovenly

a. Carelessly b. Neatly c. Properly d. Vigorously

12. Despondency

a. Elation b. Dejection c. Optimism d. Arrogance

13. Turbid

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a. Distrustful b. Rigid c. Clear d. Uncompaniable

14. Incarcerate

a. Perform b. Liberate c. Impress d. Adom

15. Dilettante

a. Untidy b. Pleasant c. Vigorous d. One 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

2. Kindle

a. Inflame b. Nourish c. Put off d. Incline

3. Ecstasy

a. Misery b. Windy c. Rejoicing d. Nervousness

4. Galore

a. In small quantity b. In regular supply c. In abundance d. In short supply

5. Adversity

a. Prosperity b. Affliction c. Protest d. Repression

6. Exasperate

a. Bother b. Annoy c. Please d. Blame

7. Jocund

a. Cheerful b. Depressed c. Clumsy d. Silly

8. Felicitous

a. Dull b. Repulsive c. Familiar d. Inappropriate

9. Quell

a. Incite b. Contract c. Noble d. Quiet

10. Invincible

a. Conquerable b. Invulnerable c. Obvious d. Considerable

11. Synchronized

a. Anarchy b. Discordant c. Reduction d. Smooth

12. Anathematize

a. Analyze b. Disguise c. Bless d. Disport

13. Tantalise

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a. Allure b. Satisfy c. Enclose d. Torture

14. Amenable

a. Irresponsive b. Obedient c. Humble d. Abnormal

15. Paucity

a. Sincerity b. Original c. Poverty d. Abundance

16. Cozen

a. Treat honestly b. Cheat c. Forget d. Haughty

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Exercise-V

1. Solitude

a. Retirement b. Recluse c. Exposure d. Lofty

2. Exalt

a. Praise b. Inherit c. Glorify d. Depreciate

3. Excavate

a. Hide b. Abundant c. Cover d. Provided

4. Inevitable

a. Brief b. Avoidable c. Pretty d. Binding

5. Carnivorous

a. Vegetarian b. Oppressive c. Humble d. Timid

6. Remission

a. Forgiveness b. Impedement c. Blame d. Revision

7. Knack

a. Dullness b. Selfish c. Luster d. Brightness

8. Insolent

a. Rude b. Proud c. Shy d. Humble

9. Amateur

a. Inexperienced b. Profession c. Skilled d. Novice

10. Factitious

a. Natural Tasty b. Artificial c. Factual

11. Affable

a. Unpleasant b. Amiable c. Friendly d. Polite

12. Amnesty

a. Pardon b. Punishment c. Failure d. Unity

13. Disapprobation

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a. Sanction b. Dislike c. Contrast d. Disunion

14. Acumen

a. Spirited b. Penetration c. Stupidity d. Liveliness

15. Delectable

a. Tasty b. Dirty c. Hot d. Tasteless

16. Laceration

a. Vertical b. Fatten c. Healing d. Yielding

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Exercise – VI

1. Healthy

a. Wholesome b. Sick c. Thin d. Red-blooded

2. Illusion

a. Allusion b. Reality c. Transitory d. Endless

3. Turbulent

a. Disturbed b. Rash c. Controlled d. Basic

4. Velour

a. Stupidity b. Gratitude c. Exciting d. Cowardice

5. Hideous

a. Appalling b. Pleasing c. Envious d. Curious

6. Wayward

a. Obedient b. Spoil c. Disobedient d. Active

7. Brusque

a. Abrupt b. Obscene c. Expected d. Abortive

8. Captious

a. Tolerant b. Heated c. Whimsical d. Absurd

9. Captious

a. Tolerant b. Heated c. Whimsical d. Absurd

10. Clement

a. Tolerant b. Repulsive c. Distrustful d. Intolerant

11. Eccentric

a. Mature b. Cynical c. Insane d. Generous

12. Fecund

a. Productive b. Infertile c. Opaque d. terrible

13. Hypothesis

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a. Theory b. Solution c. Fact d. Decision

14. Noisome

a. Offensive b. Turf c. Amusing d. Fragrant

15. Exhume

a. Exit b. Confuse c. Inter d. Check

16. Deleterious

a. Progressive b. Nourishing c. Gaudy d. Spicy

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Exercise-VII

1. Eternal

a. Perpetual b. Transitory c. Fatal d. Cursory

2. Jealousy

a. Greediness b. Avarice c. Tolerance d. Anger

3. Centripetal

a. Centrifugal b. Revolving c. Endless d. Round

4. Gusto

a. Enjoyment b. Hasten c. Truth d. Distaste

5. Hubbub

a. Quiet b. Longing c. Plucky d. Confusion

6. Demur

a. Renown b. Agree c. Renovate d. Preserve

7. Debonair

a. Awkward b. Courteous c. Shy d. Bold

8. Chaffing

a. Useless b. Serious c. Ligt d. Expensive

9. Jittery

a. Shaky b. Feeble c. Confused d. Boldness

10. Eerie

a. Cheerful b. Demur c. Canny d. Disobey

11. Enmity

a. Friendship b. Unpleasant c. Obdurate d. Gratitude

12. Antediluvian

a. Modern b. Separated c. Solitary d. Ancient

13. Retrogressive

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a. Progressive b. Advancing c. Forwarding d. Mobile

14. Neophyte

a. Inexperienced b. Old c. Tasteless d. Bogus

15. Impeccable

a. Concise b. Co-operative c. Defective d. Melodious

16. Fiasco

a. Free b. Success c. Brief d. Unavoidable

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Exercise – VIII

1. Ruthless

a. Rustic b. Merciful c. Religious d. Vulgar

2. Considerable

a. Inadequate b. Inattentive c. Unusual d. Clear

3. Languid

Tasteless b. cheerful c. coarse d. inanimate

4. Peer

a. Equal b. Unequal c. Regular d. Real

5. Flexible

a. Rigid b. Easy c. Quick d. Vivid

6. Vagrant

a. Rascal b. Shrewd c. Gentlement d. Devious

7. Churlish

a. Rough b. Modest c. Wild d. Courteous

8. Tarnish

a. Rough b. Modest c. Wild d. Courteous

9. Belligerent

a. Pugnacious b. Tranquil c. Confidence d. Annoy

10. Tranquility

a. Hostility b. Peace c. Slackness d. Doubt

11. Jeopardy

a. Peril b. Jest c. Security d. Earnestness

12. Imbecility

a. Absurdity b. Wisdom c. Enigmatic d. Intrusion

13. Perspicuous

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a. Unintelligible b. Lucid c. Tidy d. Familiar

14. Subjugate

a. Subdue b. Succumb c. Subscribe d. Sublimate

15. Dilatory

a. Haste b. Remission c. Abide d. Continuance

16. Congenial

a. Disagreeable b. Unsuitable c. Convenient d. Pleasant

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Exercise-IX

1. Modesty

a. Superiority b. Vanity c. Hypocrisy d. Anger

2. Infinite

a. Limitless b. Bounded c. Alternate d. Out of control

3. Carnal

a. Earthly b. Physical c. Petty d. Spiritual

4. Discord

a. Accord b. Limit c. Advance d. Bind

5. Impede

a. Rebuke b. Even surface c. Uneven

surface

d. Useless

6. Bumpy

a. Sleek b. Even surface c. Uneven

surface

d. Discord

7. Concord

a. Homogeneity b. Accord c. Continuity d. Discord

8. Volatile

a. Everlasting b. Sudden c. Brutal d. Adverse

9. Bequeath

a. Settle b. Disown c. Acquire d. Loose

10. Fluster

a. Compose b. Restrain c. Strengthe d. Bewilder

11. Mendacity

a. Falsity b. Placid c. Fierce d. Truthfulnes

12. Mordant

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a. Caustic b. Inert c. Abusive d. Inevitable

13. Progressive

a. Regressive b. Perpetual c. Quick d. Unoccupied

14. Bellicose

a. Combative b. Apprehend c. Tranquil d. Detached

15. Wary

a. Cautious b. Stem c. Incautious d. True

16. Vigorous

a. Powerful b. Languid c. Venture d. Amusing

Exercise-X

1. Deranged

a. Sane b. Enmity c. Mad d. Virtuous

2. Hesitate

a. Object b. Decorate c. Decide d. Innate

3. Explicit

a. Familiar b. Implicit c. Uniform d. Regular

4. Treacherous

a. Vicious b. Polite c. Repulsive d. Faithful

5. Profane

a. Sacred b. Insensible c. Impious d. Fast

6. Reverence

a. Godliness b. Civilized c. Disregard d. Humble

7. Zenith

a. Nadir b. Universe c. Unmoved d. Flat

8. Converge

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a. Mingle b. Diverge c. Convert d. Meet

9. Alliance

a. Closeness b. Separation c. Repelling d. Professional

10. Chronic

a. Acute b. Settled c. Casual d. Formal

11. Adjacent

a. Contiguous b. Remote c. Actual d. Accuse

12. Spurious

a. Genuine b. Adulterated c. Injurious d. Fruitless

13. Profligate

a. Extravagant b. Frugal c. Docile d. Confident

14. Proletarian

a. Alluring b. Ordinary c. Filthy d. Aristocratic

15. Colossal

a. Small b. Gigantic c. Different d. Famous

16. Laggard

a. Slow b. Manifest c. Prompt d. Gaudy

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Answers to Practice Exercises

Exercise -1

1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. A

11. B 12. D 13. C 14. D 15. B 16. B

Exercise - 2

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A

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 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. 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 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. A

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 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. A

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 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. 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 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. A

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 7. D 8. B 9. B 10. A

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 7. D 8. B 9. B 10. A

11. C 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A 16. A

Exercise - 10

1. B 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. A

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

e. Superficiality

2. Profane

a. Arrogant b. Praiseworthy c. Respectful d. Pious

e. Benign

3. Accord

a. Concord b. Policy c. Dissent d. Act

e. Solution

4. Brazen

a. Helpful b. Delicious c. Innocent d. Respectful

5. Languid

a. Fast b. Energetic c. Ferocious d. Smart

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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

2. Terse

a. Descriptive b. Expressive c. Detailed d. Concise

3. Alive

a. Drowsy b. Asleep c. Dead d. Passiv

4. Tentative

a. Final b. Developed c. Urgent d. Immediate

5. Podgy

a. Slim b. Weak c. Thin d. Short

Paper-IV

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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

e. Feasibility

a. Unsuitability b. Cheapness c. Impropriety d. Impracticability

2. His interpretation of the poem is superficial.

a. Mysterious b. Difficult c. Profound d. Mystical

3. Poets often prefer ambiguity

a. Clarity b. Certainty c. Rationality d. Perversity

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

2. Capacious

a. b. Carina c. Foolish d. Changeable

3. Provocation

a. Vocation b. Pacification c. Peace d. Destruction

4. Meticulous

a. Mutual b. Shaggy c. Meretricious d. Slowvenly

5. Stringent

a. General b. Vehement c. Lenient d. Magnanimous

6. Acquitted

a. Freed b. Burdened c. Convicted d. Entrusted

7. Synthetic

a. Affable b. Natural c. Plastic d. Cosmetic

Paper-VI

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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 Conventional Usual e. Permissible

f. What he tells me confirms my ideas.

a. Strengthens b. Opposes c. Contradict d. Verifies

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

7. They had an insipid conversation.

a. Lively b. Argumentative c. Loud d. Curious

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

2. Absurd

a. Fictional b. Rational c. Proportion d. Theatrical

3. Induce

a. Dissuade b. Push c. Flow d. Move

4. Condemn

a. Like b. Accept c. Prefer d. Praise

5. Eminent

a. Notorious b. Popular c. Unknown d. Modest

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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

2. Virtuous

a. Wicked b. Corrupt c. Vicious d. Scandalous

3. Encourage

a. Dampen b. Disapprove c. Discourage d. Warn

4. Minor

a. Big b. Major c. Tail d. Heavy

5. Addition

a. Division b. Enumeration c. Subtraction d. Multiplication

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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

3. The boy spoke rudely to his mother.

a. Softly b. Slowly c. Politely d. Loudly

4. Our cities have broad roads.

a. Wide b. Narrow c. Small d. Dirty

5. It’s not fair to leave dogs loose.

a. Fit b. Tight c. Chained d. Free

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

a. Joyful b. Unnatural c. Sinful d. Permanent

Paper-X

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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

4. He has a weakness for foreign goods.

a. Exported b. Indigenous c. Fashionable d. Exotic

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

2. Spurious

a. Simple b. Systematic c. False d. Genuine

3. Defection

a. Joining b. Invitation c. Co-operation d. Resignation

4. Sagacious

a. False b. Foolish c. Cunning d. Casual

5. Dearth

a. Scarcity b. Sufficiency c. Abundance d. Extravagance

6. Antipathy

a. Agreement b. Fondness c. Admiration d. Obedience

7. Obsolete

a. Permanent b. Ancient c. Recent d. Renovated

8. Chide

a. Fear b. Criticize c. Flatter d. Praise

9. Astute

a. Impolite b. Wicked c. Foolish d. Cowardly

10. Dauntless

a. Adventurous b. Thoughtful c. Weak d. Cautious

Paper-XII

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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 visitor’s smooth manner.

a. Hard b. Rough c. Tough d. Gruff

3. The refreshment we received at the end of a day’s 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. Naïve 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 plane’s 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

4. The painting is full of radiant colours.

a. Rare b. Bright c. Dull d. Delicate

5. The new officer is brash young man.

a. Handsome b. Arrogant c. Kind d. Polite

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

10. Your team is full of delinquent children.

a. Law-abiding b. Uncivil c. Quarrelsome d. Jealous

Paper-XIV

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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

7. We had a delectable meal yesterday.

a. Heavy b. Unsavory c. Tasty d. Nice

8. His was a sulky disposition.

a. Kind b. Loving c. Cheerful d. Mild

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

2. Emissary

a. Scribe b. Dictator c. Spy d. Protector

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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

e. Undecided

2. Enthusiasm

a. Zeal b. Zest c. Fervor d. Apathy

e. Excitement

3. Vertical

a. Parallel b. Horizontal c. Slanting d. Oblique

e. Straight

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Answers to Examination Papers

Exercise - 1

1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B

Exercise - 2

1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B

Exercise - 3

1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. C

Exercise - 4

1. A 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B

Exercise - 5

1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. B

Exercise - 6

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. B

Exercise - 7

1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C

Exercise - 8

1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C

Exercise - 9

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. D

Exercise - 10

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. C

Exercise - 11

1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. C

Exercise - 12

1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. D 10. C

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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

Exercise - 14

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. D

Exercise - 15

1. D 2. D

Exercise - 16

1. A 2. D B

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