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Antonyms

Description: Expected antonyms exercise test that are generally asked in the competitive exams like MBA entrance, B.Ed, CDS, SSC, Railways, Bank PO, Insurance exams and Other Competitive Exams
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Pardon

  1. acquit

  2. charge

  3. sentence

  4. absolve


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Particular

  1. general

  2. rigid

  3. passionate

  4. effeminate


Correct Option: A

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Passive

  1. proactive

  2. reflexive

  3. inert

  4. unreceptive


Correct Option: A

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Pathetic

  1. worthwhile

  2. dismal

  3. feeble

  4. unnecessary


Correct Option: A

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Patience

  1. fortitude

  2. endurance

  3. restlessness

  4. reverence


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Peevish

  1. cross

  2. cranky

  3. amiable

  4. bad-tempered


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Peculiar

  1. universal

  2. idiosyncratic

  3. inimitable

  4. atypical


Correct Option: A

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Passionate

  1. unattached

  2. unfavorable

  3. ardent

  4. ebullient


Correct Option: A

Directions: Find the word which is antonymous to the given word.

Penitent

  1. Rueful

  2. Unrepentant

  3. Contentious

  4. Peaceful


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Penitent means feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong. Unrepentant means showing no regret for one's wrongdoings.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. 

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Persecute

  1. single out

  2. harass

  3. exonerate

  4. evaluate


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Persuade

  1. follow

  2. conspire

  3. dissuade

  4. display


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Perceive

  1. ignore

  2. take in

  3. distinguish

  4. conceive


Correct Option: A

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Persistent

  1. enduring

  2. unshakable

  3. fleeting

  4. tenacious


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Practical

  1. hypothetical

  2. feasible

  3. sure

  4. complex


Correct Option: A

Directions: Find the word which is antonymous to the given word.

Perverse

  1. Contrary

  2. Obliging

  3. Pertinacious

  4. Long-lived


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Perverse means showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable. Obliging means willing to do a service or kindness.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. 

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Poise

  1. hover

  2. instability

  3. perch

  4. brisk


Correct Option: B

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Propel

  1. thrust

  2. impel

  3. repel

  4. admonish


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Particle

  1. bulk

  2. atom

  3. mite

  4. sum


Correct Option: A

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Panic

  1. alarm

  2. danger

  3. serenity

  4. multitude


Correct Option: C

Directions: Find the word which is antonymous to the given word.

Proletarian

  1. Aristocratic

  2. Amateur

  3. Common

  4. Low


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Proletarian means relating to proletariat (working-class people regarded collectively). Aristocratic means belonging to aristocracy (people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices). 

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Parsimonious

  1. miserly

  2. niggardly

  3. generous

  4. rustic


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Prolix

  1. protracted

  2. concise

  3. verbose

  4. flowery


Correct Option: B

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Propitiate

  1. pacify

  2. appease

  3. provoke

  4. conciliate


Correct Option: C

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Prominent

  1. renowned

  2. inconspicuous

  3. notorious

  4. haughty


Correct Option: B

Directions: Against each keyword are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Protract

  1. drag out

  2. further

  3. expand

  4. curtail


Correct Option: D
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