Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word as your answer.
- PAUCITY
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plethora (Noun) : an amount that is greater than is needed; excess
paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something ; less than enough of something
paragon (N.) : a person who is perfect or who is a perfect example of a particular good qualityCorrect Option: C
plethora (Noun) : an amount that is greater than is needed; excess
paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something ; less than enough of something
paragon (N.) : a person who is perfect or who is a perfect example of a particular good quality
- EQUILIBRIUM
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imbalance (Noun) : no balance or equilibrium
equilibrium (Noun) : a state of balance, especially between opposing forces/ influences; a calm state of mind and a balance of emotions
composure (N.) : the state of being calm and in control of your feelings/behaviourCorrect Option: B
imbalance (Noun) : no balance or equilibrium
equilibrium (Noun) : a state of balance, especially between opposing forces/ influences; a calm state of mind and a balance of emotions
composure (N.) : the state of being calm and in control of your feelings/behaviour
- REPRIMANDED
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praise (Verb) : to express your approval or admiration for compliment
reprimand (Verb) : to tell somebody officially that you do not approve of them/ their actions
rebuked (V.) : to speak severely to somebody because he has done something wrong
admonished (V.) : to tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that he has doneCorrect Option: B
praise (Verb) : to express your approval or admiration for compliment
reprimand (Verb) : to tell somebody officially that you do not approve of them/ their actions
rebuked (V.) : to speak severely to somebody because he has done something wrong
admonished (V.) : to tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that he has done
- EFFEMINATE
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manly effeminate (Adjective) : behaving/ sounding like a woman/ girl
androgynous (Adj.) : having both male and female characteristicsCorrect Option: D
manly effeminate (Adjective) : behaving/ sounding like a woman/ girl
androgynous (Adj.) : having both male and female characteristics
- HOSTILE
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friendly hostile (Adj.) : very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight ; opposed to.
Correct Option: C
friendly hostile (Adj.) : very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight ; opposed to.