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.

  1. 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 .


  1. 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 .



  1. 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 .


  1. 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 .



  1. 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 .