Antonyms


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

  1. PERSUADE









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    dissuade (Verb) : to persuade not to do something
    persuade (Verb) : to convince; to make somebody do something by giving him good reasons for doing it
    promote (Verb) : to encourage; to help something to happen/ develop
    pervade (Verb) : to spread through
    dissolve (Verb) : to cause to go into a solution

    Correct Option: D

    dissuade (Verb) : to persuade not to do something
    persuade (Verb) : to convince; to make somebody do something by giving him good reasons for doing it
    promote (Verb) : to encourage; to help something to happen/ develop
    pervade (Verb) : to spread through
    dissolve (Verb) : to cause to go into a solution


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

  1. ADULTERATION









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    purification (Noun) : cleaning by getting rid of impurities
    adulteration (Noun) : being mixed with unnecessary materials
    normalization (Noun) : the imposing of a standard
    rejuvenation (Noun) : the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored
    consternation (Noun) : a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise; dismay

    Correct Option: A

    purification (Noun) : cleaning by getting rid of impurities
    adulteration (Noun) : being mixed with unnecessary materials
    normalization (Noun) : the imposing of a standard
    rejuvenation (Noun) : the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored
    consternation (Noun) : a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise; dismay



  1. UNITARY









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    multiple (Adjective) : many in number
    unitary (Adjective) : single; forming one unit
    single (Adjective) : one in number
    triple (Adjective) : three in number
    double (Adjective) : two in number

    Correct Option: C

    multiple (Adjective) : many in number
    unitary (Adjective) : single; forming one unit
    single (Adjective) : one in number
    triple (Adjective) : three in number
    double (Adjective) : two in number


  1. AMORPHOUS









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    definite (Adjective) : sure or certain; unlikely to change; obvious; clear
    amorphous (Adjective) : having no definite shape, form or structure; shapeless
    amoral (Adjective) : not following any moral rules and not caring about right and wrong
    perfect (Adjective) : having everything that is necessary
    irregular (Adjective) : having no definite shape

    Correct Option: B

    definite (Adjective) : sure or certain; unlikely to change; obvious; clear
    amorphous (Adjective) : having no definite shape, form or structure; shapeless
    amoral (Adjective) : not following any moral rules and not caring about right and wrong
    perfect (Adjective) : having everything that is necessary
    irregular (Adjective) : having no definite shape



  1. ABUSIVE









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    laudatory (Adjective) : expressing praise/admiration
    abusive (Adjective) : rude and offensive
    profuse (Adjective) : produced in large amounts
    effensive (Adjective) : showing much/too much emotion
    noble (Adjective) : having fine personal qualities that people admire

    Correct Option: A

    laudatory (Adjective) : expressing praise/admiration
    abusive (Adjective) : rude and offensive
    profuse (Adjective) : produced in large amounts
    effensive (Adjective) : showing much/too much emotion
    noble (Adjective) : having fine personal qualities that people admire