Antonyms


Direction: In each of these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning to the word given in CAPITALS/bold.

  1. EPITOME









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    enlargement (N.) : made larger.
    epitome (N.) : a perfect example of something; embodiment; abstract; resume, summary.
    quintessence (N.) : the perfect example of something
    paragon (N.) : an ideal instance
    incarnation (N.) : a period of life in a particular form

    Correct Option: C

    enlargement (N.) : made larger.
    epitome (N.) : a perfect example of something; embodiment; abstract; resume, summary.
    quintessence (N.) : the perfect example of something
    paragon (N.) : an ideal instance
    incarnation (N.) : a period of life in a particular form


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

  1. DETEST









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    adore (V.) : to love somebody very much.
    detest (V.) : to hate somebody/ something very much; loathe.

    Correct Option: C

    adore (V.) : to love somebody very much.
    detest (V.) : to hate somebody/ something very much; loathe.



Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

  1. HOSTILITY









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    friendship hostility (N.) : unfriendly or aggressive feelings or behaviour

    Correct Option: A

    friendship hostility (N.) : unfriendly or aggressive feelings or behaviour


  1. RELENTLESS









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    yielding (Adj.) : willing to do what other people want; soft.
    relentless (Adj.) : not stopping or getting less strong; unrelenting; refusing to give up; hard; harsh.

    Correct Option: B

    yielding (Adj.) : willing to do what other people want; soft.
    relentless (Adj.) : not stopping or getting less strong; unrelenting; refusing to give up; hard; harsh.



  1. EVASIVE









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    categorical (Adj.) : expressed clearly ; definite.
    evasive (Adj.) : not willing to give clear answers to a question ; cagey.

    Correct Option: D

    categorical (Adj.) : expressed clearly ; definite.
    evasive (Adj.) : not willing to give clear answers to a question ; cagey.