Antonyms
Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.
- TRANSIENT
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As we know say that ,
Transient is what doesn’t last forever, i.e. what is not permanent. Transitory, fleeting, momentary all means the same as transient.Correct Option: C
As we know say that ,
Transient is what doesn’t last forever, i.e. what is not permanent. Transitory, fleeting, momentary all means the same as transient.
Therefore ,Permanent is an opposite word of Transient .
- TIRADE
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As we know that ,
Tirade is a formal and strong criticism, Censure, declamation and discredit are synonymous to Tirade, analogy means excessive praise.Correct Option: D
As we know that ,
Tirade is a formal and strong criticism, Censure, declamation and discredit are synonymous to Tirade, analogy means excessive praise.
Thus , Eulogy is opposite word of Tirade .
- CYNICAL
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Cynical is a person who believes the motives and intentions of other people are always bad or evil, i.e., he always suspects, doubts mistrusts, as opposite to a trusting person. Gallant is very brave, brazen means shameless and Tiresome is long and tiring work.
Correct Option: A
As per the given above word , we can say that
Cynical is a person who believes the motives and intentions of other people are always bad or evil, i.e., he always suspects, doubts mistrusts, as opposite to a trusting person. Gallant is very brave, brazen means shameless and Tiresome is long and tiring work.
Therefore , Trusting is opposite word of Cynical .
- SOLICITIOUS
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As per the above given word , we can say that
Solicitous is someone who is anxious about a person’s welfare, concerned will be a synonym to solicitous. Indifferent is one who does not care, eager is full of desire.Correct Option: B
As per the above given word , we can say that
Solicitous is someone who is anxious about a person’s welfare, concerned will be a synonym to solicitous. Indifferent is one who does not care, eager is full of desire.
Hence , Indifferent is an opposite word of Solicitous .
- SEQUESTER
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As per the given above word , we can say that
Sequester is to isolate or confiscate and Unify means to bring together. Slump is a sudden fall down in an economy. Isolate will be a synonym to sequester.Correct Option: C
As per the given above word , we can say that
Sequester is to isolate or confiscate and Unify means to bring together. Slump is a sudden fall down in an economy. Isolate will be a synonym to sequester.
Hence , Unify is an opposite word of Sequester .