Antonyms
Direction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- Instinctive
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- Innate
- Rational
- Inherent
- Inborn
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The word Instinctive (Adjective) means: natural: based on instinct not thought or training.
Correct Option: B
The word Instinctive (Adjective) means: natural: based on instinct not thought or training.
The word Rational (Adjective) means: reasonable.
- Gregarious
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- Sociable
- Societal
- Unsociable
- Solitary
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Gregarious denotes tending to associate with others of the same species.
Correct Option: C
Gregarious denotes tending to associate with others of the same species and unsociable is the opposite.
- Obtuse
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- Sharp-witted
- Transparent
- Timid
- Blunt
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Obtuse means stupid or slow to understand.
Correct Option: A
Obtuse means stupid or slow to understand.
- Pathetic
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- Comic
- Ridiculous
- Dramatic
- Trivial
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The meaning of Pathetic ( adjective ) : Sad, affecting. The meaning of comic (noun): funny.
Correct Option: A
The meaning of Pathetic (adj.) : Sad, affecting. The meaning of comic (noun) : funny. “Comic” is opposite to given word.
- Relinquish
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- Relish
- Continue
- Vanish
- Quench
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The opposite of 'relinquish' is 'continue'.
Correct Option: B
The opposite of 'relinquish' is 'continue'. Relinquish means to 'give up'.