Candidates lose marks in the English portion if their vocabulary is inadequate. The use of antonyms is very important in everyday conversation. As a result, we've compiled a list of antonym terms. Candidates will also receive sample exam questions on antonyms.
Antonym
An antonym is a term or phrase that has the opposite meaning as another word or phrase. Examine the examples.
Examples of antonyms:
Admire – Abhor
Bravery – Cowardice
Crooked – Straight
Dainty – Clumsy
Economize – Waste
Read the article further to know about tips to Antonyms of a word and questions and answers .
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Some important tips for Antonyms
- Similar Options:
Some words are eye-catchy, you immediately think it’s going to be the antonym/synonym, but most of the guesses are not gonna be right so go through the options once again unless you’re sure of the answer. - Over-cramming:
Do not try to cram words and their meanings. Instead, try to understand the meaning of the word by reading its examples and usage. - Associate Words:
When you have a word try to guess all its synonyms and from the answers see the exact word which has the same meaning, in the case of antonym the opposite meaning - Eliminate:
You can use the elimination method in the exam. Out of the four options given, try to look for the meaning of all four. There are chances that you might know the meaning of at least 3 options. It will become easier for you to attempt the question that way. - Grammar Clues:
Know the part of the speech the word is used in… For example, the word run can be used as a verb but it could also be used as a noun like ‘home run’ so make sure you know the part of the speech before answering.
Antonyms Lists
| Words | Antonyms – Opposites | |
| Abate | Aggravate | |
| Adhere | Condemn, disjoin | |
| Abolish | Setup, establish | |
| Acumen | Stupidity, ignorance | |
| Abash | Uphold, Discompose | |
| Absolve | Compel, Accuse | |
| Abjure | Approve, Sanction | |
| Abject | Commendable, Praiseworthy | |
| Abound | Deficient, Destitute | |
| Abortive | Productive | |
| Acrimony | Courtesy, Benevolence | |
| Accord | Discord | |
| Adjunct | Separated, Subtracted | |
| Adversity | Prosperity, Fortune | |
| Adherent | Rival, Adversary | |
| Adamant | Flexible, Soft | |
| Admonish | Approve, Applaud | |
| Allay | Aggravate, Excite | |
| Alien | Native, Resident | |
| Ascend | Descend, Decline | |
| Alleviate | Aggravate, Enhance | |
| Allure | Repulse, Repel | |
| Arraign | Exculpate, Pardon | |
| Amplify | Lessen, Contract | |
| Axiom | Absurdity, Blunder | |
| Audacity | Mildness, Cowardice | |
| Authentic | Fictitious, unreal | |
| Awkward | Adroit, clever | |
| Barbarous | Civilized | |
| Bleak | Bright, Pleasant | |
| Bewitching | Repulsive, Repugnant | |
| Baroque | Plain, unadorned | |
| Brittle | Tough, Enduring | |
| Barrier | Link, Assistance | |
| Baffle | Facilitate, Clarify | |
| Bustle | Slowness, Quiet | |
| Barren | Damp, Fertile | |
| Bawdy | Decent, Moral | |
| Bind | Release | |
| Batty | Sane | |
| Benevolent | Malevolent, Miserly | |
| Befogged | Clear headed, Uncloud | |
| Base | Summit, Noble | |
| Benign | Malignant, Cruel | |
| Busy | Idle, Lazy | |
| Bleak | Bright, Cheerful | |
| Bold | Timid | |
| Boisterous | Placid, Calm | |
| Blunt | Keen, Sharp | |
| Callous | Compassionate, Tender | |
| Capable | Incompetent, Inept | |
| Calamity | Fortune | |
| Calculating | Artless, honest | |
| Calumny | Commendation, Praise | |
| Captivity | Freedom, Liberty |
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Option 1: Energy
Option 2: Intensity
Option 3: Vehemence
Option4: Strength
Answer:4: Strength
Explanation: Vehemence-great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression.
Intensity - : the magnitude of a quantity (such as force or energy) per unit (as of area, charge, mass, or time) Frailty-weakness of a person’s body or character
Question 2
Vituperative
Option 1: Joyous
Option 2: Laudatory
Option 3: Critical
Option 4: Virtuous
Answer: 2: Laudatory
Explanation : Virtuous--behaving in a morally good way
Laudatory-(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation Joyous -very happy or full of joy
Vituperative - bitter and abusive.
Question 3
Parsimonious
Option 1: Prodigious
Option 2: Selfless
Option 3: Extravagant
Option 4: Ostentatious
Answer: 3: Extravagant
Explanation:
Prodigious-very large or powerful and surprising extravagant- spending or costing too much money
Ostentatious- attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy oen by gaudiness or obviousness
Parsimonious-very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Question 4
Parsimonious
Option 1: Prodigious
Option 2: Selfless
Option 3: Extravagant
Option 4: Ostentatious
Answer: 3: Extravagant
Explanation:
Prodigious-very large or powerful and surprising extravagant- spending or costing too much money
Ostentatious- attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy oen by gaudiness or obviousness
Parsimonious-very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Question 5
Steadfast
Option 1: Staunch
Option 2: Feeble
Option 3: Faint
Option 4: Wavering
Answer: 4: Wavering
Explanation:
Staunch-believing in somebody/something or supporting somebody/something very strongly; loyal Feeble-not able to make somebody believe something
Faint- (used about things that you can see, hear, feel, etc.) not strong or clear
Wavering-to become weak or uncertain, especially when making a decision or choice Steadfast-faithful and loyal; not changing in your attitudes or aims
Question 6
Inconspicuous
Option 1: Open-hearted
Option 2: Open-minded
Option 3: Prominent
Option 4: Smooth
Answer:3: Prominent
Explanation: Prominent- important or famous
Question 7
Laceration
Option 1: Convalescence
Option 2: Recuperation
Option 3: Healing
Option 4: Palpitation
Answer: 3: Healing
Explanation:
Convalescence is the period or process of becoming healthy and well again aer an illness or operation. Recouperation is the act or process of recovering, esp from sickness, a shock, or a setback Palpitations are feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing.
Question 8
Desecration
Option 1: Consecration
Option 2: Discouragement
Option 3: Despondency
Option 4: Expectation
Answer: 1: Consecration
Explanation:
Despondency- low spirits from loss of hope or courage
Consecration-the action of making or declaring something, typically a church, sacred.
Question 9
Evanescent
Option1: Clean
Option 2: Tight
Option 3: Eternal
Option 4: cheap
Answer: 3: Eternal
Explanation: Evanescent-soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
Question 10
Comaraderies
Option 1: Curiosity
Option 2: Ferocity
Option 3: Impetuosity
Option 4: Animosity
Answer:4: Animosity
Explanation:
Curiosity -A curiosity is something that is unusual, interesting, and fairly rare Ferocity : The ferocity of something is its fierce or violent nature.
Impetuosity- marked by force and violence of movement or action an impetuous wind.
Animosity -: a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude.
Question 11
Ire
Option 1: bitterness
Option 2: wrath
Option 3: content
Option 4: resentment
Answer: 3: content
Explanation:
Ire-Ire is anger
Content is also the things represented or suggested in something written or created as art, or the ideas it
Communicate. Resentment is bitterness and anger that someone feels about something. wrath-extreme anger.
Question 12
Ostracise
Option 1: Amuse
Option 2: Welcome
Option3: Entertain
Option 4: host
Answer: 2: Welcome
Explanation: amuse-cause (someone) to find something funn
hosta a person who receives or entertains other people as guests.
Question 13
Perspicuity
Option 1: transparency
Option 2: lucidity
Option 3: vagueness
Option 4: intelligiblity
Answer: 3: vagueness
Explanation:
vagueness- the quality of not being clear in shape, or of not being clearly seen lucidity-clarity of expression; intelligibility.
Question 14
Valiant
Option 1: brave
Option 2: coward
Option 3: chivalrous
Option 4: gallant
Answer: 2: coward
Explanation: Valiant possessing or showing courage or determination.
chivalrous-A chivalrous man is polite, honest, fair, and kind towards women
Question 15
Sanguine temper
Option1: Despairingnature
Option 2: peaceful temprament
Option 3: Rude behaviour
Option 4: Selfish nature
Answer 1: Despairingnature
Question 16
Unjust
Option 1: Serious
Option 2: Self-centred
Option 3: Fair-minded
Option 4: Considerable
Answer: 2: Self-centred
Question 17
In toto
Option 1: Bluntly
Option 2: partially
Option 3: entirely
Option 4: strongly
Answer:2: partially
Explanation:
bluntly is something said or done in a direct and truthful manner without trying to select words that are nice to hear.
Question 18
Shallow
Option 1: high
Option 2: long
Option 3: wide
Option 4: deep
Answer: 4: deep
Question 19
A character without a blemish is a virtue of a
leader
Option 1: stigma
Option 2: adornment
Option 3: strength
Option 4: blot
Answer: 2: adornment
Explanation:
blemish-A blemish is any type of mark, spot, discoloration, or flaw that appears on the skin
stigma-a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. adornment-. something that adds attractiveness; ornament; accessory
blot-a dark mark or stain made by ink, paint, dirt, etc.
Question 20
A lady of a few words she is given to laconic
answers
Option 1: copious
Option 2: lingering
Option 3: terse
Option 4: brief
Answer: 1: copious
Explanation:
laconic-(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words. copious- in large amounts; more than enough
terse- smoothly elegant : polished
Frailty
An antonym is a term or phrase that has the opposite meaning as another word or phrase. Examine the examples.Examples of antonyms:
Admire – Abhor
Bravery – Cowardice
Crooked – Straight
Dainty – Clumsy
Economize – Waste