Antonyms


  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
    COURAGE









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    Cowardice (Noun) = fear or lack of courage; timidity; fearfulness.
    Courage (Noun) = the ability to do something dangerous or to face pain or opposition without showing fear; bravery. Look at the sentences : I haven’t yet plucked up the courage to ask her. My cowardice got the better of me and I crept out of the room.

    Correct Option: C

    Cowardice (Noun) = fear or lack of courage; timidity; fearfulness.
    Courage (Noun) = the ability to do something dangerous or to face pain or opposition without showing fear; bravery. Look at the sentences : I haven’t yet plucked up the courage to ask her. My cowardice got the better of me and I crept out of the room.


  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
    OBSTINATE









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    Docile (Adjective) = ready to accept instruction; submissive; dutiful; obedient; compliant.
    Obstinate (Adjective) = stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinions; wilful; unyielding; obdurate. Look at the sentences : She nurses an obstinate determination to pursue a career in television. This company has cheap and docile workforce.

    Correct Option: A

    Docile (Adjective) = ready to accept instruction; submissive; dutiful; obedient; compliant.
    Obstinate (Adjective) = stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinions; wilful; unyielding; obdurate. Look at the sentences : She nurses an obstinate determination to pursue a career in television. This company has cheap and docile workforce.



  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
    FORLORN









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    Joyful (Adjective) = very happy; cheerful, joyous delightful.
    Forlorn (Adjective) = appearing lonely and unhappy; abandoned. Look at the sentences : She looked so forlorn, standing there in the rain. The news of the child’s safe return made us all joyful.

    Correct Option: A

    Joyful (Adjective) = very happy; cheerful, joyous delightful.
    Forlorn (Adjective) = appearing lonely and unhappy; abandoned. Look at the sentences : She looked so forlorn, standing there in the rain. The news of the child’s safe return made us all joyful.


  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
    IRASCIBLE









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    Amiable (Adjective) = having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner; amicable; cordial; friendly.
    Irascible (Adjective) = irritable; short-tempered; showing a tendency to be easily angered; easily provoked Look at the sentences : He has an irascible disposition. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.

    Correct Option: C

    Amiable (Adjective) = having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner; amicable; cordial; friendly.
    Irascible (Adjective) = irritable; short-tempered; showing a tendency to be easily angered; easily provoked Look at the sentences : He has an irascible disposition. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.



  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
    FEROCIOUS









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    Mild (Adjective) = nonviolent; not severe or strong.
    Ferocious (Adjective) = very aggressive or violent; very strong; savage. Look at the sentences : He is a man driven by ferocious determination. It is safe to take a mild sedative.

    Correct Option: A

    Mild (Adjective) = nonviolent; not severe or strong.
    Ferocious (Adjective) = very aggressive or violent; very strong; savage. Look at the sentences : He is a man driven by ferocious determination. It is safe to take a mild sedative.