Vocabulary – Antonyms Set 3
Antonym/Synonym Questions are a very important part of vocabulary section. This section is usually asked in comprehensions.
Directions (1-15): Choose the option which is the antonym of the word mentioned in the question.
Q1. FACTOTUM
(a) Toiler
(b) Menial
(c) Scullion
(d) Loafer
Q2. FASTIDIOUS
(a) Sloppy
(b) Finicky
(c) Garrulous
(d) Meticulous
Q3. FOMENT
(a) Kindle
(b) Arouse
(c) Repress
(d) Instigate
Q4. GAINSAY
(a) Affirm
(b) Contravene
(c) Repudiate
(d) Confute
Q5. GAUCHE
(a) Auspicious
(b) Uncouth
(c) Gawky
(d) Elegant
Q6. GREGARIOUS
(a) Cordial
(b) Reserved
(c) Amicable
(d) Affable
Q7. HALLOW
(a) Consecrate
(b) Beatify
(c) Desecrate
(d) Consortium
Q8. HARBINGER
(a) Follower
(b) Atrocious
(c) Precursor
(d) Herald
Q9. HIDEBOUND
(a) Conservative
(b) Obstinate
(c) Stubborn
(d) Extrovert
Q10. HORRENDOUS
(a) consoling
(b) abominable
(c) Outrageous
(d) Heinous
Q11. PALPABLE
(a) Amicable
(b) Imperceptible
(c) Detectable
(d) Implement
Q12. PARSIMONY
(a) Providence
(b) Selfishness
(c) Generosity
(d) Stinginess
Q13. PENSIVE
(a) Cogitating
(b) Brooding
(c) Ruminative
(d) Negligent
Q14. PERPETUAL
(a) Interminable
(b) Continual
(c) sporadic
(d) Imperishable
Q15. PIQUANT
(a) Tangy
(b) Sharp
(c) Insipid
(d) Fumble
ANSWERS:
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. ABDICATE -> to give up a position of authority
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol.ABECEDARIAN -> any beginner or novice
S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. ABRASIVE -> rude manner, causing annoyance or dislike
S4. Ans.(a)
Sol. KNACK -> an acquired or natural skill at doing something.
S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. ABSONANT -> dissonant or unreasonable
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