Antonyms


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

  1. CURTAIL









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    enlarge (Verb) : to make something bigger ; to become bigger
    curtail (Verb) : to limit something or make it last for a shorter time
    detail (Verb) : to give a list of facts or the available information about something
    promote (Verb) : encourage ; to make to a higher rank/position
    exaggerate (Verb) : to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is

    Correct Option: B

    enlarge (Verb) : to make something bigger ; to become bigger
    curtail (Verb) : to limit something or make it last for a shorter time
    detail (Verb) : to give a list of facts or the available information about something
    promote (Verb) : encourage ; to make to a higher rank/position
    exaggerate (Verb) : to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is


  1. ARID









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    wet (Adjective) : moist ; damp ; drenched
    arid(Adjective) : having little or no rain; very dry ; with nothing new or interesting
    cloudy (Adjective) : covered with clouds
    juicy (Adjective) : full of juice
    marshy (Adjective) : full of marsh

    Correct Option: D

    wet (Adjective) : moist ; damp ; drenched
    arid(Adjective) : having little or no rain; very dry ; with nothing new or interesting
    cloudy (Adjective) : covered with clouds
    juicy (Adjective) : full of juice
    marshy (Adjective) : full of marsh



Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in Answer-Sheet.

  1. INSOLENT









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    humble (Adjective) : modest ; showing that you are not or important as other people
    insolent (Adjective) : extremely rude and showing a lack of respect
    arrogant (Adjective) : behaving in a proud, unpleasant way; showing little thought for other people
    ashamed (Adjective) : feeling shame or embarrassment
    ignorant (Adjective) : lacking knowledge or information

    Correct Option: B

    humble (Adjective) : modest ; showing that you are not or important as other people
    insolent (Adjective) : extremely rude and showing a lack of respect
    arrogant (Adjective) : behaving in a proud, unpleasant way; showing little thought for other people
    ashamed (Adjective) : feeling shame or embarrassment
    ignorant (Adjective) : lacking knowledge or information


  1. CURSORY









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    thorough (Adjective) : done completely; with great attention to detail; complete
    cursory (Adjective) : done quickly and without giving enough attention to details; brief
    final (Adjective) : being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions, statements, etc
    impulsive (Adjective) : acting suddenly without thinking carefully about what might happen because of what you are doing; rash customary (Adjective) : usual; typical of a particular person; habitual

    Correct Option: B

    thorough (Adjective) : done completely; with great attention to detail; complete
    cursory (Adjective) : done quickly and without giving enough attention to details; brief
    final (Adjective) : being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions, statements, etc
    impulsive (Adjective) : acting suddenly without thinking carefully about what might happen because of what you are doing; rash customary (Adjective) : usual; typical of a particular person; habitual



  1. LACKADAISICAL









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    enthusiastic (Adjective) : feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
    lackadaisical (Adjective) : not showing enough care or enthusiasm
    intelligent (Adjective) : good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way
    classical (Adjective) : widely accepted and used for a long time; simple and attractive
    irresponsible (Adjective) : not thinking enough about the effects of what one does; not showing a feeling of responsibility

    Correct Option: A

    enthusiastic (Adjective) : feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
    lackadaisical (Adjective) : not showing enough care or enthusiasm
    intelligent (Adjective) : good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way
    classical (Adjective) : widely accepted and used for a long time; simple and attractive
    irresponsible (Adjective) : not thinking enough about the effects of what one does; not showing a feeling of responsibility