Antonyms


Direction: In these questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it.

  1. Tranquility









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    The word Tranquility (Noun) means : peace, serenity.

    Correct Option: A

    The word Tranquility (Noun) means: peace, serenity.
    Disturbance = a situation in which people behave violently in a public place.


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

  1. Lethal









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    Harmless (Adjective) = (not likely to cause harm ; innocuous)
    Lethal (Adjective) = (able to cause death ; extremely dangerous) Look at the sentences : Three minutes after the fire started, the house was full of lethal fumes. He might look a bit fierce, but actually he is fairly harmless.

    Correct Option: B

    Harmless (Adjective) = (not likely to cause harm ; innocuous)
    Lethal (Adjective) = (able to cause death ; extremely dangerous) Look at the sentences : Three minutes after the fire started, the house was full of lethal fumes. He might look a bit fierce, but actually he is fairly harmless.



  1. Cautious









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    Daring (Adjective) = adventurous; audacious; bold ; brave and taking risks.
    Cautious (Adjective) = careful to avoid risks. Look at the sentence : He is a cautious driver. This is a daring new film = (one willing to risk criticism) by one of our most original modern directors.

    Correct Option: A

    Daring (Adjective) = adventurous; audacious; bold ; brave and taking risks.
    Cautious (Adjective) = careful to avoid risks. Look at the sentence : He is a cautious driver. This is a daring new film = (one willing to risk criticism) by one of our most original modern directors.


  1. Flippant









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    Earnest (Adjective) = showing sincere and intense conviction; serious and determined.
    Flippant (Adjective) = not showing a serious or respectful attitude ; frivolous ; thoughtless Look at the sentences : Gandhi was a very earnest fighter. My flippant response earned me an angry glance from my instructor.

    Correct Option: A

    Earnest (Adjective) = showing sincere and intense conviction; serious and determined.
    Flippant (Adjective) = not showing a serious or respectful attitude ; frivolous ; thoughtless Look at the sentences : Gandhi was a very earnest fighter. My flippant response earned me an angry glance from my instructor.



  1. Profound









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    Superficial (Adjective) = existing or occurring at or on the surface; exterior; peripheral; slight; not serious
    Profound (Adjective) = very great or intense; keen; sincere; having or showing great knowledge or insight; deep Look at the sentence : His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him. He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial.

    Correct Option: D

    Superficial (Adjective) = existing or occurring at or on the surface; exterior; peripheral; slight; not serious
    Profound (Adjective) = very great or intense; keen; sincere; having or showing great knowledge or insight; deep Look at the sentence : His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him. He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial.