Antonyms

Directions : Each of the following items (a) Tactful

consists of a word in capital letters, followed by (b) Extremely hot weather
four words. Select the word that is most nearly (c) Little in amount
opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. (d) Hindrance [2006-II]
1. INORDINATE 16. RICKETY
(a) Distant (b) Facile (a) Stable (b) Humid
(c) Moderate (d) Attractive [2006-I] (c) Rollicking (d) Pleasing [2006-II]
2. REDOUBTABLE 17. PINNACLE
(a) Truthful (b) Crafty (a) Discipline (b) Lowest point
(c) Widely travelled (d) Ordinary [2006-I] (c) Delightful (d) Comfort [2006-II]
3. CONSANGUINE 18. PROTRACT
(a) Of different kind (b) Invisible (a) Not to display
(c) Urbane (d) Untenanted [2006-I] (b) To indulge in extravagance
4. ON THE BLINK (c) Not to be careful about future
(a) Apologetically (b) Blindly [2006-I] (d) To cut short [2007-I]
(c) Legally (d) In working order 19. DEBILITATE
5. PREDILECTION (a) To argue (b) To strengthen
(a) Analogy (b) Anticlimax (c) To guess (d) To conspire [2007-I]
(c) Antipathy (d) Argument [2006-I] 20. PERTINACIOUS
6. SENILE (a) Irretrievable (b) Insipid
(a) Suspicious (b) Mentally alert (c) Irresolute (d) Reproof [2007-I]
(c) Corrupt (d) Affluent [2006-I] 21. IMPECUNIOUSNESS
7. BLITHESOME (a) Smoothness (b) Carefree nature
(a) Graceful (b) Sullen (c) Affluence (d) Stability [2007-I]
(c) Adventurous (d) Mammoth [2006-I] 22. INIMICAL
8. ADULATION (a) Supportive (b) Inquisitive
(a) Confusion (b) Inertia [2006-I] (c) Lack-lustre (d) Coarse [2007-I]
(c) Consolidation (d) Condemnation 23. SCINTILLA
9. PREPOSSESSING (a) Unscientific (b) Huge quantity
(a) Incredible (b) Arousing envy (c) Mealy-mouthed (d) Unpromising[2007-I]
(c) Unattractive (d) Recent [2006-I] 24. KNAVE
10. REPUDIATE (a) Honest (b) Ignorant
(a) Explain (b) Criticize (c) Timid (d) Belligerent [2007-I]
(c) Accept (d) Weaken [2006-II] 25. APOCRYPHAL
11. GIMCRACK (a) Confusing (b) Modern [2007-I]
(a) Notorious (b) Outstanding (c) True (d) Unsophisticated
(c) Humour (d) Inccorrigible[2006-II] 26. SAGACIOUS
12. LACONIC (a) Timid
(a) Voluble (b) Jealous (b) Lacking sense of enterprise
(c) Exhausted (d) Timid [2006-II] (c) Financially poor
13. STOICAL (d) Showing poor j udgement [2007-II]
(a) Urbane (b) Flinching 27. CANTANKEROUS
(c) Worldly (d) Hostile [2006-II] (a) Convivial (b) Pliable
14. DISPARAGE (c) Pessimistic (d) Bold [2007-II]
(a) To cause ambiguity 28. GARRULOUS
(b) To add to onfusion (a) Tiresome (b) Harsh
(c) To spread rumours (c) Light (d) Quiet [2007-II]
(d) To adulate [2006-II] 29. PROFANE
15. SWINGEING (a) Sacred (b) Artless
 (c) Rigid (d) Aspersion [2007-II] (c) Thalamus (d) Clear [2008-II]
30. ABSTRUSE 47. REPULSIVE
(a) Crazy (b) Calm (a) Attractive (b) Colourful
(c) Obvious (d) Boundless [2007-II] (c) Unattractive (d) Striking [2008-II]
31. ABHORRENT 48. KINDLED
(a) Terse (b) Attractive (a) Extinguished (b) Reduced
(c) Mature (d)Usual [2007-II] (c) Weakened (d) Ignited [2008-II]
32. IMPERTINENT 49. VITAL
(a) Polite (b) Perturbing (a) Trivial (b) Peripheral
(c) Curious (d) Steady [2007-II] (c) Optional (d) Superficial [2008-II]
33. EVANESCENT 50. PENURY
(a) Scanty (b) Lasting (a) Education (b) Laziness
(c) Anguish (d) Scattered [2007-II] (c) Wealth (d) Ignorance [2008-II]
34. IMBROGLIO 51. INHIBIT
(a) Pleasant situation (a) Pamper (b) Breed
(b) Critical (c) Accept (d Promote [2009-I]
(c) Ambiguity 52. EXPLOIT
(d) Amnesty [2007-II] (a) Utilize (b) Alert
35. SINGULAR (c) Support (d) Neglect [2009-I]
(a) Nearby (b) Ordinary 53. DETRIMENTAL
(c) Wide (d) Modern [2008-I] (a) Demolition (b) Aversion
36. RECLUSE (c) Beneficial (d) Bad [2009-I]
(a) Criminal (b) Wise 54. SHARP
(c) Gregarious (d) Timid [2008-I] (a) Bleak (b) Blunt
37. BENOSLOUCH (c) Bright (d) Blond [2009-I]
(a) Inefficient (b) Honest 55. CONDEMN
(c) Saintly (d) Well-known [2008-I] (a) Censure (b) Approve
38. OPPROBRIUM (c) Recommend (d) Praise [2009-I]
(a) Very easy (b) Suspenseful 56. RELUCTANT
(c) Modern (d) Praise [2008-I] (a) Avoiding (b) Anxious
39. SOLICITOUS (c) Refuse (d) Eager [2009-I]
(a) Mild 57. INTRICATE
(b) Showing no concern for (a) Complicated (b) Simple
(c) Grateful (c) Colourful (d) Good [2009-I]
(d) Cheerful [2008-I] 58. PENURY
40. UNDERDURESS (a) Pompous (b) Luxury
(a) Dry (b) Volition [2008-I] (c) Follow (d) Argue [2009-I]
(c) Affluence (d) Lack of commitment 59. EXPOSTULATE
41. LACONIC [2008-I] (a) Protest (b) Afree
(a) Sullen (b) Handsome (c) Follow (d) Arzne [2009-I]
(c) Verbose (d) Sharp memory 60. RELUCTANT
42. SLOTHFUL (a) Optimistic (b) Unwilling
(a) Credulous (b) Highly skilled (c) Enthusiastic (d) Excited [2009-II]
(c) Without resources(d) Sprightly [2008-I] 61. SCARCITY
43. EPHEMERAL [2008-II] (a) Plenty (b) Prosperity
(a) Temporal (b) Stable (c) Facility (d) Simplicity [2009-II]
(c) Permanent (d) Earthly 62. THICK SKINNED
44. OBLIGATORY (a) Thankless (b) Sensitive
(a) Doubtful (b) Voluntary (c) Pliant (d) Resolute [2009-II]
(c) Sincerely (d) Faithfully [2008-II] 63. BLEAK
45. CIRCUMSPECT (a) Bright (b) Confusing
(a) Careless (b) Pusillanimous (c) Uncertain (d) Great [2009-II]
(c) Reticent (d) Hostile [2008-II] 64. STERN
46. OBSCURE (a) Violent (b) Generous
(a) Suitable (b) Apt (c) Mild (d) Forgiving [2009-II]
65. SUPERFICIAL (a) Softly (b) Gently
(a) Profound (b) Difficult (c) Politely (d) Slowly [2010-II]
(c) Secretive (d) Mystical [2009-II] 80. Dust storms and polluted rivers have made
66. ELEGANCE it HAZARDOUS to breathe the air and drink
(a) Balance (b) Indelicacy the water.
(c) Clumsiness (d) Savagery [2009-II] (a) Convenient (b) Risky
67. COARSE (c) Wrong (d) Safe [2010-II]
(a) Pleasing (b) Rude 81. Only hard work can ENRICH our country.
(c) Polished (d) Soft [2009-II] (a) Impoverish (b) Improve
DIRECTIONS (Q. 68-131): Each of the (c) Increase (d) Involve [2010-II]
following items consists of a sentence followed by 82. All care is FUTILE in a cureless case.
f our words. Select the antonym of the word (a) Waste (b) Expensive
(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per (c) Useful (d) Cheap [2010-II]
the context. 83. REVELATION of facts became very easy when
68. He is a man of EXTRAVAGANT habits. I investigated the case.
(a) Sensible (b) Careful (a) Rejection (b) Elimination
(c) Economical (d) Balanced [2010-I] (c) Concealment (d) Introduction [2011-I]
69. They employ only DILIGENT workers. 84. The story you have just told is INCREDIBLE.
(a) Unskilled (b) Lazy (a) Credible (b) Fantastic
(c) Careless (d) Idle [2010-I] (c) Probable (d) Believable [2011-I]
70. His success in the preliminary examination 85. His assignments have taken him to many
made him COMPLACENT. EXOTIC locations around the world.
(a) Discontented (b) Self-satisfied (a) Wonderful (b) Cosmopolitan
(c) Curious (d) Militant [2010-I] (c) Irrelevant (d) Common [2011-I]
71. In this competition, he has become the 86. He has given up his VICIOUS habits.
VICTOR. (a) Godly (b) Virtuous
(a) Beaten (b) Frustrated (c) Sublime (d) Friendly [2011-I]
(c) Disappointed (d) Vanquished [2010-I] 87. The doctor found the patient INERT.
72. His behavi our at socia l gath er ings is (a) Active (b) Lazy
LAUDABLE. (c) Strong (d) Resolute [2011-I]
(a) Condemnable (b) Impolite 88. The issue was raised TANGENTIALLY in the
(c) Unpleasant (d) Repulsive [2010-I] negotiations.
73. The characters in this story are not all (a) Partly (b) Forcefully
FICTITIOUS. (c) Candidly (d) Fitfully [2011-I]
(a) Common (b) Factual 89. ESCALATING prices are causing hardship to
(c) Real (d) Genuine [2010-I] the poor.
74. The RELUCTANCE of the officer was obvious. (a) Fixed (b) Fluctuating
(a) Eagerness (b) Hesitation [2010-I] (c) Falling (d) Reasonable [2011-I]
(c) Enjoyment (d) Unwillingness 90. I have MALICE towards none.
75. He is a GENEROUS man. (a) Sympathy (b) Goodwill
(a) Stingy (b) Uncharitable (c) Friendship (d) Attraction [2011-I]
(c) Selfish (d) Ignoble [2010-I] 91. The boy comes of an AFFLUENT family.
76. What the critic said about this new book was (a) Poor (b) Ordinary
ABSURD ? (c) Infamous (d) Backward [2011-I]
(a) Interesting (b) Impartial [2010-II] 92. A few heavenly talents DARKEN the world in
(c) Sensible (d) Ridiculous each generation.
77. The issue r aised in the form can be (a) brighten (b) please
IGNORED. (c) enlighten (d) glamorize [2011-II]
(a) Removed (b) Considered 93. An ICY reception greeted the arrivals.
(c) Set aside (d) Debated [2010-II] (a) hostile (b) warm
78. Aft er swallowing the frog had become (c) pleasing (d) strange [2011-II]
LETHARGIC. 94. The young athlete is ENERGETIC enough to
(a) Aggressive (b) Dull run ten thousand meters at a stretch.
(c) Active (d) Hungry [2010-II] (a) inactive (b) dull
79. For the first time I saw him speaking RUDELY (c) gloomy (d) lethargic [2011-II]
to her 95. He has a SECURE position in the entrance
 examination. (a) Admitted (b) Accepted
(a) rigid (b) precarious (c) Denied (d) Concealed [2012-I]
(c) static (d) secondary [2011-II] 110. The accused emphatically DENIED the
96. The accused was ACQUITTED of the charge. charge in the court.
(a) held guilty (b) betrayed (a) Accepted (b) Agreed
(c) involved (d) offended [2011-II] (c) Asserted (d) Affirmed [2012-I]
97. It is COMPULSORY that all members ofthe 111. This cloth is a COARSE of touch.
board be present at the meeting. (a) Delicate (b) Rough
(a) optional (b) contrary (c) Painful (d) Harsh [2012-I]
(c) obligatory (d) conditional [2011-II] 112. A small ALTERCATION between the children
98. Events ultimately led to LUGUBRIOUS started off a riot.
ending. (a) quarrel (b) friendly discussion
(a) happy (b) hopeful (c) contest (d) race [2012-II]
(c) helpful (d) reassuring [2011-II] 113. He agreed reluctantly to sign the form but
99. He ACCELERATED the speed of his car. looked ILL AT EASE.
(a) retarded (b) reviewed (a) embarrassed (b) comfortable
(c) recorded (d) restored [2011-II] (c) welcome (d) easy [2012-II]
100. The criminal was known to the police by 114. My mother has been working hard for the last
VARIOUS names. two weeks and she feels RUN DOWN.
(a) separate (b) distinct (a) energetic (b) cold
(c) identical (d) similar [2011-II] (c) emotional (d) morbid [2012-II]
101.The police praised the METI CU LOUS 115. The three states signed a pact to have
arrangements made by the organizers to COLLECTIVE economy.
receive the guest at the airport (a) distributive (b) disintegrative
(a) haphazard (b) random (c) individual (d) divided [2012-II]
(c) ridiculous (d) shabby [2011-II] 116. He was deeply hurt by her CURT rer
102. The COMPLAINANT was not supportive of (a) abrupt (b) shor.
providing all facts in the court. (c) expansive (di rude [2012-II]
(a) Defendant (b) Advocate 117. He was asked to ACCELERATE the pace of
(c) Indulgence (d) Servant [2012-I] work.
103. Living in a SOLITARY place brings in some (a) check (b) Control
kind of satisfaction. (c) slacken (d) Supervise [2012-II]
(a) Limited (b) Exotic 118. The child was ABDUCTED when he was going
(c) Healthy (d) Populous [2012-I] to school.
104. They spent a DISTURBED night after hearing (a) seized (b) set free
the tragic news. (c) kidnapped (d) ransomed [2012-II]
(a) Restless (b) Sleepless 119. The baby has a very DELICATE body.
(c) Mournful (d) Peaceful [2012-I] (a) crude (b) strong
105. We have CREATED a beautiful new house (c) hard (d) bony [2012-II]
from out of the old ruin. 120. The government has ENHANCED the tuition
(a) Destroyed (b) Built fees in schools and colleges.
(c) Constructed (d) Planned [2012-I] (a) magnified (b) aggravated
106. A large number of designer clothes are (c) decreased (d) augmented [2012-II]
REVOLTING. 121.He aims at PERFECTION in whatever job he
(a) Inviting (b) Beautiful undertakes.
(c) Fashionable (d) Delightful [2012-I] (a) deficiency (b) immaturity [2012-II]
107. Though they are twins, they look very (c) badness (d) completeness
DIFFERENT. 122.Her illness ENERVATED the whole family.
(a) Regular (b) Same (a) Enhanced (b) Exhausted
(c) Similar (d) Uniform [2012-I] (c) Weakened (d) Energized [2013-I]
108. RECESSION is a major cause of 123.The teacher INSERTED another picture to
unemployment. illustrate the point.
(a) Education (b) Inflation [2012-I] (a) Deducted (b) Added
(c) Poverty (d) Computerization (c) Removed (d) Reclined [2013-I]
109. He finally CONCEDED that he was involved 124.The committee rejected his LUDICROUS
in smuggling. proposal.
 (a) Absurd (b) Reasonable (a) Decent (b) Genuine
(c) Farcical (d) Stupid [2013-I] (c) Excellent (d) Adorable [2013-I]
125. Children ADORE the cricket players. 129.Social LIBERTY may be instrumental in the
(a) Discuss (b) Condemn emotional growth of a person.
(c) Benefit (d) Check [2013-I] (a) Constraint (b) Slavery
126.These people are sunk in abysmal ignorance (c) Compulsion (d) Obligation [2013-I]
and their illiteracy is simply COLOSSAL. 130.Education is most ESSENTIAL for the all-
(a) Intolerable (b) Huge round development of a person.
(c) Small (d) Silly [2013-I] (a) Unimportant (b) Disdainful
127.Previously per capita income used to (c) Customary (d) Redundant [2013-I]
INCREASE by seven rupees per year. 131. He was extremely MODEST in company,
(a) Dwindle (b) Diminish (a) Curious (b) Virtuous
(c) Mitigate (d) Profit [2013-I] (c) Unassuming (d) Immodest [2013-I]
128.In the modern times, we find that most social
relationships are rather ARTIFICIAL.

ANSWER KEY
1 (c) 12 (a) 23 (b) 34 (a) 45 (a) 56 (d) 67 (d) 78 (c) 89 (c) 100 (d) 111 (a) 122 (d)
2 (d) 13 (d) 24 (a) 35 (b) 46 (d) 57 (b) 68 (c) 79 (c) 90 (b) 101 (a) 112 (b) 123 (c)
3 (a) 14 (a) 25 (c) 36 (c) 47 (a) 58 (b) 69 (b) 80 (d) 91 (a) 102 (a) 113 (b) 124 (b)
4 (d) 15 (c) 26 (d) 37 (a) 48 (a) 59 (b) 70 (a) 81 (a) 92 (a) 103 (d) 114 (a) 125 (b)
5 (c) 16 (a) 27 (a) 38 (d) 49 (a) 60 (c) 71 (d) 82 (c) 93 (b) 104 (d) 115 (c) 126 (c)
6 (b) 17 (b) 28 (a) 39 (b) 50 (c) 61 (a) 72 (a) 83 (c) 94 (d) 105 (a) 116 (c) 127 (b)
7 (b) 18 (d) 29 (a) 40 (b) 51 (d) 62 (b) 73 (c) 84 (a) 95 (b) 106 (d) 117 (c) 128 (b)
8 (a) 19 (b) 30 (a) 41 (c) 52 (c) 63 (a) 74 (a) 85 (d) 96 (a) 107 (c) 118 (b) 129 (b)
9 (c) 20 (b) 31 (b) 42 (d) 53 (c) 64 (d) 75 (b) 86 (b) 97 (a) 108 (b) 119 (b) 130 (a)

Hints & Solutions

10 (b) 21 (c) 32 (a) 43 (c) 54 (b) 65 (a) 76 (c) 87 (a) 98 (a) 109 (c) 120 (c) 131 (d)
11 (b) 22 (a) 33 (b) 44 (b) 55 (d) 66 (a) 77 (b) 88 (c) 99 (a) 110 (d) 121 (a)

1. (c) The word ‘Inordinate’ means ‘not within - not based or occupied by a tenant.
proper or reasonable limits, immoderate’ 4. (d) The phrase’ on the blink’ means’ not in
which is nearest opposite in meaning to proper working order; in need of repair
‘moderate which is option (c), therefore, which is nearest opposite in meaning to
(c) is the correct answer. The other 3 ‘in working order’ which is option (d),
words have following meanings: Distant therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The
- for off or apart in space; Facile - easy; other 3 answer choices have following
Att r activ e - hav ing the q ualit y of mean ings: Apologeticall y - sorry;
attracting. regretful; Blindly - with out seeing; Legally
2. (d) The word ‘R edoubt able’ m eans - lawful, permitted by law.
‘commandi ng or evokin g respect 5. (c) The word ‘Predilection’ means ‘a tendency
reverence or the like’, which is nearest to think favourably of something in
opposite in meaning to ‘ordinary’ which particular; partialilty; leaving which is
is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct nearest opposite in meaning to ‘Antipathy’
answers. which means ‘a natural, basic, or habitual
3. (a) The word ‘consanguine’ means ‘having the repugnance; aversion’ which is option (c),
same ancestry or descent’ which is therefore, (c) is the correct answer.
nearest opposi te in meani ng to ‘of 6. (b) The word ‘senile’ means’ relating to or
different kind’ which is option (a), exhibiting mem ory loss or men tal
therefore, (a) is the correct answer. The impairment associated with ageing’
other 3 words have following meanings: which is nearest opposite in meaning to
Invisible - not perceptible by the eye; ‘mentally alert’ which is option (b),
Urbane - reflecting elegance; Untenanted therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The
 other 3 answer choices have following show excessive admiration or devotion to
meanings : Suspicious - questionable; flatter admire servilely’ which is option
Corrupt - decayed, crooked; Affluent - (d), therefore,(d) is the correct answer.
wealthy. 15. (c) The word ‘swingeing’ means ‘enormous or
7. (b) The word ‘Blithesome’ means ‘ light thumping’ which is nearest opposite in
hearted; merry; cheer ful’ which is nearest meaning to ‘little in amount which is
opposite in meaning to ‘sullen’ which option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct
means ‘gloomy or dismal’, morose’ which answer.
is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct 16. (a) The word ‘Rickety’ means likely to fail or
answer. The other 3 answer choices have collapse, shaky’ which is nearest opposite
following meanings: graceful - elegance in meaning to ‘stable’ which is option (a),
of f orm; adventur ous - hazardous; therefore (a) is the correct answer. The
Mammoth - immensely large. other 3 words have following meaning:
8. (a) The word ‘Adulation’ means ‘to show Humid - noticeably moist; Rollicking -
excessive admiration or devotion to ; carefree and joyous; Pleasing-charming.
flatter or admire servicely’ which is 17. (b) The word ‘Pinnacle’ means’ the highest
nearest opposit e in meaning to to culminating point’ which is nearest
‘condemna tion’ which means ‘an opposite in meaning to ‘lowest point’
expression of strong disapproval’ which which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the
is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct correct answer.
answer. 18. (d) The word ‘protract’ means ‘to draw out or
9. (c) The word ‘Prepossessing’ means ‘that lengthen’ which is nearest opposite in
impresses fav oura bly enga ging or meaning to ‘cut short’. So, (d) is the
attractive’ which is nearest opposite in correct answer.
meaning to ‘unattractive’ which is option 19. (b) The word ‘debilitate’ means ‘to make weak
(c) therefore, (c) is the correct answer. or feeble’ which is nearest opposite in
10. (b) The word ‘Repudiate’ means to cast off or meaning to ‘to strengthen’. So, (b) is the
disown’ which is nearest opposite in correct answer. The other three a-nswer
meaning ‘accept’ which is option (c), choices have following meanings: To
therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The argue - to present reasons for or against
other 3 words have following meanings: things; To guess - to estimate; To conspire
Explain - to make known in detail; - to plot.
Criticize -to censure or find fault with; 20. (b) The word ‘pertinacious’ means ‘stubborn
Weaken - to make weak. or perversely persistent’ which is nearest
11. (b) The word ‘Gimcrack’ means showy but opposite in meaning to ‘insipid’ which
useless which is nearest opposite in means ‘without’ distinctive, interesting or
meaning to ‘outstanding’, which is option stimulating qualities”. The other three
(b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. words have following m eanings :
The other 3 words hav e following Irretrievable - irreparable; Irresolute -
mean ings: Notori ous - widely and doubtful; Reproof - the act of reproving.
unfavourably known; Humour - Put into 21. (c) The word ‘impecuniousness’ means
a mood; I n corrigible - bad beyond ‘poverty-stricken’ which is near est
connection or reform. opposite in meaning to word ‘affluence’
12. (a) The word ‘Laconic’ means ‘expressing which means ‘abundance of money’.
much in few words, concise’ which is Therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The
nearest opposite in meaning to voluble’ other three word have follow ing
which means garrulous or articulate. meanings: Smoothness - not rough;
13. (d) The word’stoical’means impassive or in Carefree nature - fun loving; Stability -
different’which is nearest opposite in firmness in position.
meaning to hostile which means’ warm 22. (a) The word ‘Inimical’ means ‘unfriendly
or affectionate’ which is option (d), hostile’ which is nearest opposite in
therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The meaning to word ‘supportive’, so (a) is the
other 3 words have following meanings: correct answer.The other three words
Urbane - reflecting elegance; Worldly - have following meanings: Inquisitive -
experienced, sophisticated; Flinching - inappropriately curious; Coarse - lacking
shrinking or recoiling. in fitness or delicacy of texture.
14. (a) The word ‘Disparage’ means’ to redicule, 23. (b) The word ‘scintillo’ means ‘a minute
mark or demean which is nearest opposite particle’ which is nearest opposite in
in meaning to ‘adulate’ which means ‘to meaning to ‘huge quantity’. Therefore, (b)
 is the correct answer. The other three want social contact or withdrawn from
wor ds hav e foll owing meanin gs: society; seeking solitude’. So ‘Gregarious’
Unscientific - not employed in science; would be the right antonym of word
Mealy-mouthed - excessive delicacy or Recluse. Gregarious means, sociable.
hypocrisy; Unpromising - unlikely to be 37. (a) Be no slouch means ‘being very good at
favourable or successful. doi ng som ething’. So ‘inefficie nt’
24. (a) The word ‘Kanve’ means a ‘dishonest woulcfbethe right antonym.
person’ which is nearest opposite in 38. (d) Opprobrium means ‘infamy, the disgrace
meaning to word honest. Therefore, (a) is or the reproach incurred by conduct
the correct answer. The other three words considered outrageously shameful’. So
have following meanings: Ignorant - well know would be the right antonym.
lacking in knowledge or training; Timid - 39. (b) Solicitous means ‘worried’. So showing no
lacking in self - assurance; Belligerent - concern for would be the right antonym.
warlike. 40. (b) Under duress means ‘doing something
25. (c) The ‘Apocryphal’ means ‘of doubtful under pressure or unwellingly’. Whereas
authorship and autheneity’ which is ‘violation’ means ‘power to choose freely’
nearest opposite in meaning to ‘true’ so option ‘b’ would be the right antonym.
which is option (c). Therefore, (c) is the 41. (c) Laconic means ‘short, to the point,
correct answer. The other three words concise or expressing much in few words’,
have following meanings: Confusing - whereas ‘verbose’ means ‘wordy, or using
causing confusion; Modern - not ancient or containing a great and usually an
or remote; Unsophisticated - simple excessive number of words’. So, option
artless. ‘c’ would be the right antonym.
26. (d) Sagacious means ‘shrewd, keen practical 42. (d) Slothful means ‘Sluggordly, indolent and
sense or a person who can give right lazy’ whereas ‘sprightly’ means ‘lively,
judgement’. Option’d’ is completely vivacious or gay’. So option ‘d’ would be
opposite to sagacious so that would be the right antonym.
the right antonym of this word. 43. (c) The word ‘ephemeral’ means transitory,
27. (a) Cantankerous means ill-tempered and temporary and the word which is opposite
quarrelsome’. Whereas option ‘a’ convivial to it would be permanent.
means ‘cheerful’ so that would be the 44. (b) The word ‘obligatory’ means compulsory,
right antonym of cantankerous. mandatory, required whose opposite is
28. (a) Garrulous means ‘excessively talkative in optional or voluntary.
a rambling, round about manner, ospcialiy 45. (a) The word ‘circumspect’ means wary,
about critical issues and trivial issues’. cautious, alert whose opposite is careless.
29. (a) Profane means’unholy, not devoted to 46. (d) The word ‘obscure’ means unclear whose
holy or religious purposes’. So option ‘a’ opposite is clear.
sacred w uld be the right antonym of this 47. (a) The word ‘repulsive’ means repellent,
word.
nasty whose opposite is attractive.
30. (a) Abstruse means ‘difficult to understand,
48. (a) The word ‘kindled’ means igni ted,
obsolete, secret or hidden’.
awakened whose opposit e is
31. (b) Abhorrent means’detestable, utterly extinguished.
opposed and also remote in character’. So 49. (a) The word ‘vital’ means essential, urgent
option ‘b’ would be the right antonym of
while trivial means insignificant.
fhis word.
50. (c) The word ‘penury’ means extreme poverty
32. (a) Impertin ent me ans ‘ bold and or beggary whose opposite is wealth.
disrespectful, insolently rude’. So the
51. (d) The word ‘inhibit’ means hinder, hold
option ‘a’ would be the correct antonym.
back whose opposite word is encourage
33. (b) Evanescent means’ diagreement or a
or promote.
misunderstanding. It also means a
52. (c) The word ‘exploit’ means treat unfairly,
confused heap’.
utilize, misuse or take advantage of which
34. (a) Imbrogli o mean s ‘a fight or
is opposite in meaning to support.
misunderstanding’. So option ‘a” would
53. (c) The word ‘detrimental’ means harmful,
be the right option of this word.
damaging, bad, destructive etc. which is
35. (b) Singular means ‘extra ordina ry,
opposite in meaning to beneficial.
remarkable or exc eptional’ . So t he
54. (b) The word ‘sharp’ means razor-edged,
antonym of singular would be ‘ordinary’
fierce, shrill etc. which is opposite in
Other antonyms : normal, regular, usual
meaning to blunt.
36. (c) Recluse means ‘a person who does not
55. (d) The word ‘condemn’ means censure, 73. (c) The word ‘fictitious’ means fake, spurious
criticize, blame etc. which is opposite in etc. Its opposite word will be genuine or
meaning to praise. real.
56. (d) The wor d ‘reluctant’ me ans timid, 74. (a) The word ‘reluctance’ means timid,
resistant, opposed etc. which is opposite unwilling, curious etc. Hence eagerness
in meaning to eager. is the opposite word.
57. (b) The word ‘intricate’ means complex, 75. (b) The word ‘generous’ means liberal,
complicated, twi sted etc. which is char itable, benevolent etc. Hen ce,
opposite in meaning to simple. uncharitable is the opposite word.
58. (b) The word ‘penury’means miserly, poverty- 76. (c) Absu rd is meaningless/i rrational/
stricken etc. which is opposite to luxury incongruous /out of plac e. Proper
in meaning. opposite is Sensible, (a) And (b) are not
59. (b) The word ‘expostulate’ means disagree, right. Ridiculous can be synonym but the
argue, protest, raise objections etc. antonym.
Hence, agree is the most suitable word. 77. (b) Ignored is to overlook /to avoid /not
60. (c) The wor d ‘reluctant’ me ans timid, considered/set aside. If something is
unenthusiastic, hasitant, unwilling etc. ignored then it can be removed. So
Hence, ‘enthusiastic’ is the correct answer ‘remove’ gives the same sense as ‘ignored’.
which is opposite in meaning to it. 78. (c) Lethargic is slow/lazy/inactive/dull.
61. (a) The word ‘scarcity’ means shortage, lack, Active is antonym. Aggressive is second
paucity, meagreness, dearth etc. Its best option. Hungry is to make a guessing
opposite word is ‘plenty’ in the given student go on sense of the sentence and
options. deviate from the right answer.
62. (b) The word ‘thick skinned’ means not easily 79. (c) Rude is unrefined/rough/being impolite/
upset by criticism or unkind comments. uncouth/ discourteous. ‘Softly’ is a
Hence its opposite word will be ‘sensitive’. quality of politeness but is only a second
63. (a) The word ‘bleak’ means bare, exposed, best option not the best one.
denuded, dim etc which is quite opposite 80. (d) Hazardous is harmful/perilous/marked
in meaning to ‘bright’-. by danger/risky; opposite for it is ‘safe’.
64. (d) The word ‘stern’ means serious, austere, Other options are not confusing so it is
unforgiving, harsh etc. Its opposite word easy to answer.
will be ‘forgiving’. 81. (a) Enrich is making richer /more valuable’
65. (a) The word ‘superficial’ means shallow, more meaningful/more nourished. The
casual, hasty, trivial, silly, inane etc. opposite of this word is to make poor -
which is opposit e in m eaning to impoverished.
‘profound’. 82. (c) Futile means useless/of no value. Option
66. (a) The word ‘elegan ce’ means gr ace, (c) is the right antonym for it. Waste is
stylishness, charm, cleverness which is synonym. Expensive article can be of use
opposite in meaning to ‘balance’. or of no use. If something is cheap it does
67. (d) The word ‘coarse’ means ugly, rough, ill- not mean that it is useless or futile.
mannered, rude, crude etc. which is 83. (c) Reveal means to expose or to bring out
opposite in meaning to ‘soft’ from the the truth. Other words which are similar
given options. in meaning are Debunk, Spill the beans
68. (c) The word ‘extravagant’ means prodigal, or disclose. Fr om the opti ons
lavish, costly etc. which is opposite in Concealment which means to hide is clear
meaning to the word ‘economical’. choice as opposite. Other options are not
69. (b) The word ‘diligent’ means industrious, relevant.
hard-working, rigorous etc. which is 84. (a) Credible is loyal or beli ev able or
opposite in meaning to the word ‘lazy’. something in which faith can be reposed.
70. (a) The word ‘complacent’ means smug, self- Incredible is just opposite of the word.
satisfied, proud etc. Its opposite word is Although from the options Believable is
‘discontented’ from the given options. close but not the best one to choose. If
71. (d) The word ‘victor’ means champion, winner credible is not in the options then this is
the best among the rest.
etc. which is opposite in meaning to
‘vanquished’. 85. (d) Exotic as used in context gives a sense
72. (a) The wor d ‘laudable means wor thy, that locations discussed should be
excited or enjoyable or wonderful. So
commendable. Thus, ‘condemnable is the
right answer. option (a) can be a synonym but not
antonym. Cosmopolitan means free from
 prejudices/national ideas etc. This does starting of long pending relationships. See
not suit t he cont ext of sentence. the use - India and Pakistan should break
Irrelevant places are not travelled for the ice and take the unprecedented (not
assignments. This is called Option taken before) measures.
method - trying each and every option for 94. (d) Energetic is full of activity and lethargic
the context. But if you know the meaning means inactivity/slowness/ laziness/
of the word Exotic which means foreign/ dull. Gloomy is sadness.
exciting/ not native/ not common then 95. (b) Here secure means to make safe and
you can directly answer the question. precarious is having a sense of insecurity.
86. (b) Vicious means grossly immoral. This word So it can be a proper antonym for the word
carries with it a negative sense. Evil/ from the available options.
spi teful/ill-wi ll /maliciou s are all 96. (a) Acquit is to make free from the charge/to
synonym for it. Now look for the most exonerate/to vindicate/to hold innocent
opposite of the word from the given and opposite of acquit is ‘to held guilty’.
options. Godly can be opposite. Virtuous 97. (a) Difference of Compulsory subjects and
means full of virtues (good habits). Optional subjects lies in t he
Sublime is a positive word which means ind epende nce to make choic es.
prime/of good quality. Have you ever Compulsory -no choice; Optional - choice
heard “Sachin has passed his sublime available.
form?” Friendly can be antonym. It is clear 98. (a) Lugubrious is disappointment/ gloomy/
that fight is between the friendly and blue feelings/ sad - opposite is cheerful/
virtuous but friendly is just a subset of happy/ chirping feelings.
virtuous qualities.
99. (a) Role of accelerated is to increase the rate.
87. (a) Inert is without motion. From the options Retard is to decrease.
active is clear choice. As Lazy is similar 100. (d) ‘Various’ word derives from the variety.
in meaning.While Resolute (Firm) is
Variety is range of choices and similarity
irrelevant in context. Strong does not is opposite of it.
mean activeness or motion. He has very
101. (a) Meticulous is perfect/precise/ excellent/
strong emotions for her.
orderly. Haphazard is disorderly and not
88. (c) Recall ‘tangent to the circle’ from the in a definite pattern. So these two words
mathemat ics - ‘a line touching the
are antonym of each other.
circumference of the c ircle’. So
102. (a) Complainant means plaintiff, petitioner,
tangentially here means just touching or
appellant, litigant so its antonyms can be
superficially discussed. Now something
defendant.
candidly done is opposite to something
103. (d) Solitary means private, lonely, introvert
done superficially.
and single so its ant onym can be
89. (c) Although an escalator can go up and
populous and sociable.
down but the meaning of the word
104. (d) Disturbed means troubled, bothered,
‘escalate’ in English is ‘to rise’. So don’t
anxious, worried and distressed so its
confuse it with ‘fluctuating’ - going up and
antonym can be pe aceful, and
down. Option (c) gives the right answer
unconcerned.
in the context of the passage.
105. (a) Crea ted means bui lt, constr ucted,
90. (b) Malice and goodwill are shear opposite of
planned and formed so its antonym can
each other. Goodwill leads to friendship
be destroyed and demolished.
so can be considered as second step after
goodwill (not having malice) but not the 106. (d) Revolting means disgusting, repulsive,
direct opposite. horrendous, awful so its antonym can be
delightful, pleasant, charming, wonderful
91. (a) Affluent is extra rich. If richness is a scale
and amusing.
then Affluent is on one end and poor is
on the other. Ordinary lies in between the 107. (c) Different means dissimilar, diverse,
two. Backwardness is just the result ol unlike, unusual so its antonym can be
poorness. So ‘poor’ is the best option. similar, alike, parallel, analogous, related
and akin.
92. (a) Darken is to blemish/to mar and to
defame (figuratively). See the usage - ‘You 108. (b) Recession means depression, slump,
have darkened the luminous record of our downturn, collapse, decline so its
ancestors’. antonym can be inflation, boom, rise
increase.
93. (b) Ice is synonym of cold relationship and
opposite is warmness in relationship. 109. (c) Conceded means approve, accepted,
Expression ‘break the ice’ indicates passed, agreed so its antonym can be
 denied, deprive, starve, unused, shorn of. 121. (a) Perfection means excellence, precision,
110. (d) Denied means deprive, starve, unused, aptness or accomplishment so deficiency,
shorn of so its antonym can be affirmed, shortage, deficit, paucity or scarcity.
avowed, confirmed, declared, stated. 122. (d) Energized. Enervated means lethargic,
111. (a) Coarse means rough, hard, uncouth, indolent, and languid so its antonym can
crude, loutish so its antonym can be be energized or enthusiastic.
delicate, smooth, polite, fragile, flimsy, 123. (c) Removed. Inserted means to put into so
subtle. its antonym can be removed or detached.
112. (b) Altercation means argument, squabble, 124. (b) Reasonable. Ludicrous means absurd,
dispute or clash so its antonym can be ridiculous and farcical so its antonym can
friendly discussion, ag reemen t or be reasonable or justifiable.
responsive approach. 125. (b) Condemn. Adore means esteem, respect
113. (b) ILL AT EASE means easiness, comfortable and admire so its antonym can be
or straightforwardness so its antonym can disapprove, criticize, revile, attack or
be diffic ulty, obscur it y, t rouble or condemn.
intricacy. 126. (c) Small. Colossal means huge, massive,
114. (a) Run down means lack of spirit or energy immense and gigantic so its antonym can
so its antonym can be energetic, lively, be small, tiny or meager.
vigorous, bouncy. 127. (b) Diminish. Increases means augment,
115. (c) Collective means together, mutually, boost, amplify, enlarge and enhance so
group, joint or cooperative so its antonym its antonym can be reduce, lessen,
can be individual, single or alone. weaken, shrink or ebb.
116. (c) Curt means abrupt, brisk, rude or terse 128. (b) Genuine. Artificial means false, fake,
so i ts anton ym can be expansi ve, simulated and imitation so its antonym
generous, f rien dly, l iberal or can be authentic, indisputable, real,
magnanimous. actual or valid.
117. (c) Accelerate means speed up, hurry, hasten 129. (b) Slavery. L iberty means freedom,
or step up so its antonym can be slacken, eman cipation, independence and
loosen or relax. liberation so it s antonym can be
118. (b) Abducted means kidnap, snatch or seize suppression, prison or slavery.
so its antonym can be set free, release or 130. (a) Unimportant. Essential means necessary,
freedom. v ita l, important, crucial and
119. (b) Delicate means pampered, subtle, faint indispensable so its antonym can be
or elusive so its antonym can be strong, insignificant, inconsequential, trifling or
overpowering or sturdy. irrelevant.
120. (c) Enhanced means increase, augment, 131. (d) Imm odest. Modest means humble,
boost or amplify so its antonym can be reserved, reticent and diffident so its
decreased, reduce or lessen. antonym can be boastful, arrogant or
conceited.