Antonyms


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

  1. 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 quality

    Correct 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


  1. 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/behaviour

    Correct 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



  1. 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 done

    Correct 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


  1. EFFEMINATE









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    manly effeminate (Adjective) : behaving/ sounding like a woman/ girl
    androgynous (Adj.) : having both male and female characteristics

    Correct Option: D

    manly effeminate (Adjective) : behaving/ sounding like a woman/ girl
    androgynous (Adj.) : having both male and female characteristics



  1. 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.