Antonyms
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
IMMENSE
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Tiny (Adjective) = very/ extremely small.
Immense (Adjective) = extremely large or great; huge; vast; massive, enormous; gigantic. Look at the sentences : The cost of restoration of the Taj Mahal has been immense. The glass shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.Correct Option: C
Tiny (Adjective) = very/ extremely small.
Immense (Adjective) = extremely large or great; huge; vast; massive, enormous; gigantic. Look at the sentences : The cost of restoration of the Taj Mahal has been immense. The glass shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
INGENIOUS
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Pedestrian (Adjective) = lacking inspiration or excitement; dull; uninspired; uncreative.
Ingenious (Adjective) = very suitable for a particular purpose; creative; resourceful, insightful; original. Look at the sentences : He was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget. He lived a pedestrian life, working at the paper mill and living in his trailer.Correct Option: B
Pedestrian (Adjective) = lacking inspiration or excitement; dull; uninspired; uncreative.
Ingenious (Adjective) = very suitable for a particular purpose; creative; resourceful, insightful; original. Look at the sentences : He was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget. He lived a pedestrian life, working at the paper mill and living in his trailer.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
REASSURE
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Discourage (Verb) : cause to lose confidence or enthusiasm; dishearten; disappoint.
Reassure (Verb) = to say or do something to remove the doubts and fear of someone; encourage, hearten. Look at the sentences : He understood her feelings and tried to reassure her. The thought of how much work she had to do discouraged her.Correct Option: D
Discourage (Verb) : cause to lose confidence or enthusiasm; dishearten; disappoint.
Reassure (Verb) = to say or do something to remove the doubts and fear of someone; encourage, hearten. Look at the sentences : He understood her feelings and tried to reassure her. The thought of how much work she had to do discouraged her.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
INFIRM
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Strong (Adjective) : powerful; having the power to perfom physically demanding tasks.
Infirm (Adjective) = ill/sick and weak; not physically or mentally strong; trail. Look at the sentences : Those who were old or infirm were given government aid after the flood. She cut through the water with her strong arms.Correct Option: A
Strong (Adjective) : powerful; having the power to perfom physically demanding tasks.
Infirm (Adjective) = ill/sick and weak; not physically or mentally strong; trail. Look at the sentences : Those who were old or infirm were given government aid after the flood. She cut through the water with her strong arms.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
TREACHERY
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Loyalty (Noun)= allegiance; faithfulness; fidelity; obedience.
Treachery (Noun) = betrayal of trust; betrayal; disloyalty; infidelity back–stabbing; faithlessness. Look at the sentences : Any threat to this peace must be treated as an act of treachery – a traitor’s action. My loyalties to my family come before anything else.Correct Option: C
Loyalty (Noun)= allegiance; faithfulness; fidelity; obedience.
Treachery (Noun) = betrayal of trust; betrayal; disloyalty; infidelity back–stabbing; faithlessness. Look at the sentences : Any threat to this peace must be treated as an act of treachery – a traitor’s action. My loyalties to my family come before anything else.