Directions: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given words.
Aggression
Hostility
Belligerence
Meekness
Antagonism
Answer: (c) MeeknessSolution: "Aggression" means "Violent behaviour".Ex: You have to control your aggression.So the antonym will be "Meekness" which means "the quality of being quiet and gentle".Ex: He is an example of meekness.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Absurd
Ridiculous
Sensible
Silly
Idiotic
Answer: (b) SensibleSolution: "Absurd" means "Illogical or inappropriate".Ex: Do I look absurd in this dress?So the antonym will be "Sensible" which means "based on good judgement".Ex: He is a sensible man.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Thrifty
Extravagant
Provident
Frugal
Prudent
Answer: (a) ExtravagantSolution: "Thrifty" means "using money carefully and not wastefully".Ex: She is a very thrifty girl.So the antonym will be "Extravagant" which means "lacking restraint in spending money".Ex: It is extravagant to buy this car.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Comprehensive
Partial
Inclusive
Complete
Extensive
Answer: (a) PartialSolution: "Comprehensive" means "dealing with all elements".Ex: This is a comprehensive list of members.So the antonym will be "Partial" which means "existing only in part".Ex: This is an only partial success for me.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Languish
Weaken
Decline
Fade
Flourish
Answer: (d) FlourishSolution: "Languish" means "fail to make progress".Ex: He is languishing in second place in the class test.So the antonym will be "Flourish" which means "develop in a healthy way".Ex: He has continued to flourish.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Pure
Genuine
Impure
Flawless
Perfect
Answer: (b) ImpureSolution: "Pure" means "not mixed with any other material".Ex: This is pure gold.So the antonym will be "Impure" which means "mixed with any other material".Ex: This is impure silver.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Honour
Glory
Tribute
Fame
Disgrace
Answer: (d) DisgraceSolution: "Honour" means "high respect".Ex: She is honoured with the highest award.So the antonym will be "Disgrace" which means "loss of reputation".Ex: He left the company in disgrace.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Sustain
Comfort
Torment
Support
Encourage
Answer: (b) TormentSolution: "Sustain" means "strengthen physically or mentally".Ex: He sustained during the wartime.So the antonym will be "Torment" which means "severe physical or mental suffering".Ex: His failure makes him torment.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Generate
Make
Produce
Originate
Destroy
Answer: (d) DestroySolution: "Generate" means "to create something".Ex: The new company will generate a lot of jobs.So the antonym will be "Destroy" which means "to end of existence of something".Ex: He is destroying his career.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Acute
Severe
Negligible
Dire
Drastic
Answer: (b) NegligibleSolution: "Acute" means "something extreme".Ex: The problem of poverty is acute in rural areas.So the antonym will be "Negligible" which means "something unimportant".Ex: There will be a negligible effect of rain on wheat corps.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.