Antonyms
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
COURAGE
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Cowardice (Noun) = fear or lack of courage; timidity; fearfulness.
Courage (Noun) = the ability to do something dangerous or to face pain or opposition without showing fear; bravery. Look at the sentences : I haven’t yet plucked up the courage to ask her. My cowardice got the better of me and I crept out of the room.Correct Option: C
Cowardice (Noun) = fear or lack of courage; timidity; fearfulness.
Courage (Noun) = the ability to do something dangerous or to face pain or opposition without showing fear; bravery. Look at the sentences : I haven’t yet plucked up the courage to ask her. My cowardice got the better of me and I crept out of the room.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
OBSTINATE
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Docile (Adjective) = ready to accept instruction; submissive; dutiful; obedient; compliant.
Obstinate (Adjective) = stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinions; wilful; unyielding; obdurate. Look at the sentences : She nurses an obstinate determination to pursue a career in television. This company has cheap and docile workforce.Correct Option: A
Docile (Adjective) = ready to accept instruction; submissive; dutiful; obedient; compliant.
Obstinate (Adjective) = stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinions; wilful; unyielding; obdurate. Look at the sentences : She nurses an obstinate determination to pursue a career in television. This company has cheap and docile workforce.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
FORLORN
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Joyful (Adjective) = very happy; cheerful, joyous delightful.
Forlorn (Adjective) = appearing lonely and unhappy; abandoned. Look at the sentences : She looked so forlorn, standing there in the rain. The news of the child’s safe return made us all joyful.Correct Option: A
Joyful (Adjective) = very happy; cheerful, joyous delightful.
Forlorn (Adjective) = appearing lonely and unhappy; abandoned. Look at the sentences : She looked so forlorn, standing there in the rain. The news of the child’s safe return made us all joyful.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
IRASCIBLE
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Amiable (Adjective) = having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner; amicable; cordial; friendly.
Irascible (Adjective) = irritable; short-tempered; showing a tendency to be easily angered; easily provoked Look at the sentences : He has an irascible disposition. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.Correct Option: C
Amiable (Adjective) = having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner; amicable; cordial; friendly.
Irascible (Adjective) = irritable; short-tempered; showing a tendency to be easily angered; easily provoked Look at the sentences : He has an irascible disposition. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
FEROCIOUS
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Mild (Adjective) = nonviolent; not severe or strong.
Ferocious (Adjective) = very aggressive or violent; very strong; savage. Look at the sentences : He is a man driven by ferocious determination. It is safe to take a mild sedative.Correct Option: A
Mild (Adjective) = nonviolent; not severe or strong.
Ferocious (Adjective) = very aggressive or violent; very strong; savage. Look at the sentences : He is a man driven by ferocious determination. It is safe to take a mild sedative.