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.
- SALVAGE
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As we know that,
Salvage is to save something from destruction, burn will be to destroy.Correct Option: A
As per the given above word , we can say that
Salvage is to save something from destruction, burn will be to destroy.
From above it is clear that Burn is antonym word of Salvage .
- RESTIVE
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As we know that ,
Restive is something very difficult to control and placid is calm and peaceful so can be controlled easily. Buoyant is very cheerful and insolent is rude.Correct Option: B
As we know that ,
Restive is something very difficult to control and placid is calm and peaceful so can be controlled easily. Buoyant is very cheerful and insolent is rude.
Hence , Placid is opposite word of Restive .
Direction: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- Florid
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The word Florid (Adjective) means : rosy ; gaudy ; ornated; red ; having too much decoration or detail.
The word Pale (Adjective) means : light in color ; not strong or bright ; having skin that is almost white because of illness.Correct Option: B
The word Florid (Adjective) means : rosy ; gaudy ; ornated; red ; having too much decoration or detail.
The word Pale (Adjective) means : light in color ; not strong or bright ; having skin that is almost white because of illness.
Hence, the words florid and pale are antonymous.
- Fervent
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The word Fervent (Adjective) means : having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something ; ardent.
The word Dispassionate (Adjective) means : not influenced by emotion; impartial.Correct Option: C
The word Fervent (Adjective) means: having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something; ardent. The word Dispassionate (Adjective) means: not influenced by emotion; impartial.
Hence, the words fervent and dispassionate are antonymous.
- Ameliorate
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The word Ameliorate (Verb) means : to make something better.
Correct Option: D
The word Ameliorate (Verb) means : to make something better.
Hence, the words ameliorate and worsen are antonyms.