Antonyms – Competitive English – LS
Antonyms – Set 20
Dear ! This is Antonyms – Set 20 Quiz and it contains 50 questions.
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1. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the country.
pragmatic : dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. indefinite : lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time. vague : of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning. idealistic : characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection. optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future. Antonym of pragmatic is idealistic
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2. Poet often prefer ambiguity to
ambiguity : the quality of being open to more than one interpretation. clarity : the quality of being certain or definite. certainty : firm conviction that something is the case. rationality : the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic. perversity : a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness. Antonym of ambiguity is clarity
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3. There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.
morbid : characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease. healthy : in a good physical or mental condition; in good health. cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic. insipid : lacking flavour; weak or tasteless. appealing : attractive or interesting. Antonym of morbid is cheerful
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stiff : (of a person or their manner) not relaxed or friendly. courteous : polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. flexible : ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances. soft : easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch. lively : full of life and energy; active and outgoing. Antonym of stiff is flexible
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5. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.
adversity : a difficult or unpleasant situation. sincerity : the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy. animosity : strong hostility(hatred). curiosity : a strong desire to know or learn something. prosperity : comfort; well-being. Antonym of adversity is prosperity
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6. The error in the newspaper article is incidental.
incidental : occurring by chance in connection with something else. intentional : done on purpose; deliberate. conventional : based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. usual : habitually or typically occurring or done; customary. permissible : permitted; allowed. Antonym of incidental is intentional
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prudent : acting with or showing care and thought for the future. shortsighted : narrow-minded. reckless : heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions. inconsiderate : thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others. injudicious : showing very poor judgement. Antonym of prudent is reckless
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8. The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
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meager : lacking in quantity or quality. continuous : forming an unbroken whole; without interruption. fabulous : extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large. hard : solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent, or pierced. adequate : satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. Antonym of meager is adequate
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10. It is one of pernicious customs prevailing in the society.
pernicious : having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. permanent : lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. beneficial : resulting in good; favourable or advantageous. parochial : having a limited or narrow outlook or scope. dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury. Antonym of pernicious is beneficial
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haphazard : unplanned. planned : decide on and make arrangements for in advance. excellent : extremely good; outstanding. extraordinary : very unusual or remarkable. designed : planned or conceived in detail or for a specific purpose. Antonym of haphazard is planned
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following : coming after or as a result of. succeeding : coming after something in time. proceeding : begin a course of action. preceding : coming before something in order, position, or time. receding : go or move back or further away from a previous position. Antonym of following is preceding
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levity : the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect. seriousness : the quality or state of being serious. solemnity : the state or quality of being serious and dignified. religiosity : strong religious feeling or belief. gravity : extreme importance; seriousness. Antonym of levity is gravity
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superficial : not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory. mysterious : difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify. difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand. profound : very great or intense. mystical : spiritual. Antonym of superficial is profound
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15. Antonym of NADIR
Nadir : the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation. progress : forward or onward movement towards a destination. Liberty : the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views. Zenith : highest point. Modernity : the quality or condition of being modern. Antonym of Nadir is Zenith
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16. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
enthusiasm : intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. eagerness : enthusiasm. weakness : the state or condition of being weak. indifference : lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. softness : the quality of being easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold. Antonym of enthusiasm is indifference
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17. SCURRILOUS:
Ribald: Vile, despicable, dishonorable, disgusting. Abusive: Outrageous, Offensive, Insulting. Mitigate : Reduce, decrease, make something lessen. Decent: respectable or moral behaviour. SCURRILOUS: Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. Antonym of SCURRILOUS is Decent.
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congenial : (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own. disagreeable : unpleasant. inconvenient : causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort. unpleasant : causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion. unsuitable : not fitting or appropriate Antonym of congenial is disagreeable
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19. Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an improvised solution.
improvised : created and performed spontaneously or without preparation. complete : having all the necessary or appropriate parts. preplanned : plan in advance. permanent : lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. proscribed : ban; disallow. Antonym of improvised is preplanned
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accelerate : begin to move more quickly. supervise : observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity). slacken : relax. control : the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events. check : examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something. Antonym of accelerate is slacken
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21. The General Manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union very effectively.
tactful : having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. disciplined : showing a controlled form of behaviour or way of working. naive : showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed. loose : not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached. Antonym of tactful is naive
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ostentation : the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress. miserliness : excessive desire to save money; extreme meanness. simplicity : the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do. purity : freedom from adulteration or contamination. innocence : the state, quality, or fact of being innocent of a crime or offence. Antonym of ostentation is miserliness
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23. He abandoned his family.
abandoned : having been deserted or left. supported : give assistance to, especially financially. discouraged: having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened. pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation. saved : keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger. Antonym of abandoned is supported
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24. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
amused : finding something funny or entertaining. frightened : afraid or anxious. jolted : push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly. astonished : greatly surprised or impressed; amazed. saddened : cause to feel sorrow; make unhappy. Antonym of amused is saddened
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obscurity : the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant. clarity : the quality of being easy to see or hear. precision : the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate. definiteness : clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact specificity : the quality of belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject. Antonym of obscurity is clarity
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material : concerned with money or possessions rather than the needs of the mind or spirit. internal : of or situated on the inside. spiritual : relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. psychic : relating to the soul or mind. celestial : positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy. Antonym of material is spiritual
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inevitable : certain to happen. inevident : not clear or obvious. inefficient : not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or failing to make the best use of time or resources. ineligible : legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit. uncertain : not able to be relied on; not known or definite. Antonym of inevitable is inevident
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initiate : cause (a process or action) to begin. confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly. closed : cause to end. started : begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space. complicated : consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements. Antonym of initiated is closed
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massive : huge. meager : limited. heavy : of great weight; difficult to lift or move. light : the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. short : measuring a small distance from end to end. Antonym of massive is meager
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30. The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family.
memorable : worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual. passing : going past. immemorial : originating in the distant past; very old. forgetful : apt or likely not to remember. innocuous : not harmful or offensive. Antonym of memorable is forgetful
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ominous : giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious. pleasant : giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. encouraging : giving someone support or confidence; supportive. auspicious : conducive to success. favorable: expressing approval. Antonym of ominous is auspicious
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32. A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.
friendly : kind and pleasant. helpful : giving or ready to give help. understanding : the ability to understand something quiet : making little or no noise. hostile : showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly. Antonym of friendly is hostile
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precipitate : cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. aggravate : make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious. create : bring (something) into existence. defer : put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone. push : exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself. Antonym of precipitate is defer
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34. Antonym of DOUR
Dour : relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance. Radical : (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. Active : engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. Young : having lived or existed for only a short time. Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic. Antonym of Dour is Cheerful
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affluence: the state of having a great deal of money. indigence : a state of extreme poverty. opulence : great wealth or luxuriousness. sorrow : a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others. exuberance : the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. Antonym of affluence is indigence
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36. She used to disparage her neighbour every now and then.
disparage : regard or represent as being of little worth. please : cause to feel happy and satisfied. praise : express warm approval or admiration of. belittle : dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant. denigrate : criticize unfairly; disparage. Antonym of disparage is praise
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37. What he tells me confirms my ideas.
confirms : establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case). strengthens : make or become stronger. opposes : disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument. contradicts : deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite. verifies : make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified. Antonym of confirms is contradicts
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vindictive : having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. forgetful : apt or likely not to remember. forgiving : ready and willing to forgive. obedient : complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority. timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. Antonym of vindictive is forgiving
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progressive : increasing; growing. revolutionary : involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. retrograde : directed or moving backwards. brave : ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. outmoded: old-fashioned. Antonym of progressive is retrograde
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Redolent : fragrant or sweet-smelling. Pesticides : chemical compounds that are used to kill pests, including insects, rodents, fungi and unwanted plants (weeds). Sticky : tending or designed to stick to things on contact. Yellowish : having a yellow tinge; slightly yellow. Stinking : foul-smelling. Antonym of Redolent is Stinking
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Advance : move forwards in a purposeful way. Retreat : move back or withdraw. Restrain : prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits. Withhold : refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another). Defend : resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger. Antonym of Advance is Retreat
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42. EPHEMERAL:
Passing : Going Past. Sensuous : erotic, carnal, Attractive. Distasteful: Causing dislike or aversion; disagreeable or unpleasant. Permanent : Lasting, Stable. EPHEMERAL: Lasting for a very short time. Antonym of EPHEMERAL is Permanent.
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applauded : show approval or praise by clapping. disapproved : have or express an unfavourable opinion. misunderstood : incorrectly interpreted or understood. praised : express warm approval or admiration of. welcomed : greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way. Antonym of applauded is disapproved
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45. According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.
magnanimity : generosity. enmity : a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility. meanness : lack of generosity. jealousy : the state or feeling of being jealous. poverty : the state of being extremely poor. Antonym of magnanimity is meanness
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46. Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his effeminacy.
effeminacy : when a man behaves or looks similar to a woman. aggressiveness :hostile or violent behaviour. attractiveness : the quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses. manliness : the fact of being typically male. boorishness : rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others' feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable. Antonym of effeminacy is manliness
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dilapidated : (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. neglected : suffering a lack of proper care. regenerated : (of a living organism) grow (new tissue) after loss or damage. renovated : restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair. furnished : (of accommodation) available to be rented with furniture. Antonym of dilapidated is renovated
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48. The chairman rebuked the accounts for not supervising officer for not supervising the work of his subordinates.
rebuked : express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions. received : be given, presented with, or paid (something). awarded : give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone). invited : make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something. praised : express warm approval or admiration of. Antonym of rebuked is praised
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49. We had a delectable meal yesterday.
delectable : (of food or drink) delicious. heavy : of great weight; difficult to lift or move. unsavory : disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at. tasty : (of food) having a pleasant, distinct flavour. nice : giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant or attractive. Antonym of delectable is unsavory
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progressive : happening or developing gradually or in stages. regressive : returning to a former or less developed state. obstructive : causing a blockage or obstruction. growing : becoming greater over a period of time; increasing. abhorrent : hateful. Antonym of progressive is regressive
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