By admin 10 November 2020 ,
So, we are back with another round of vocabulary dose for all of you. The difference here would be the questions will be based on antonyms rather than synonyms as you have attempted in the last few sets. Regardless of whether you are looking for the Best IBPS PO Online Coaching Classes or SSC CGL Preparation Courses for your target exam, these questions will surely aid your learning. Primary reason for this change is that you face such questions in the actual examination. But, that is obviously not the only reason because all of you must have been aware by now that we are trying to impart learning in a manner that helps you in retention of the facts. This is called life-long learning, instead of cramming for the examination only.
So, where exactly will you need these antonyms in your real life? Mostly we use the antonyms in negative connotations in our daily usage. Apart from that, sometimes, they are used with ‘not’ to emphasize the connotation opposite to a certain word. Here, our main objective is that you learn the words that are diametrically opposite to a given word. That will complete your learning of a word i.e. you know the meaning, you know some other words that imply the same connotation as well and you also become aware of the opposite meanings of the word. Obviously, last but not the least, with our quizzes you get to learn the application of the words. Thus, it is the 360-Degree learning methodology.
Having said all these things, let us now proceed towards the quiz that we have meticulously designed for all of you. Go through it; learn the words, their synonyms and antonyms along with the application of that word. Try to think of the situations in which the opposite word may come in handy for you while writing or speaking.
We hope that it will help you in your overall learning journey.
Direction (Q. 1-20): Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Question 1: Dainty
A. Clumsy
B. Elegant
C. Prolong
D. Decomposed
Solution: Option A
Synonyms: Graceful, Elegant and Cute
Example: We have not come across such a dainty person in our life before.
Question 2: Defer
A. Contaminate
B. Postpone
C. Accelerate
D. Devastate
Solution: Option C
Synonyms: Delay, Adjourn and Postpone
Example: The deadline has now been deferred indefinitely in view of the ongoing pandemic.
Question 3: Abjure
A. Destitute
B. Assume
C. Compel
D. Accrue
Solution: Option B
Synonyms: Renounce, Withdraw and Renege
Example: All the team members were requested to abjure their existing decision-making authority.
Question 4: Amplify
A. Repel
B. Contract
C. Enhance
D. Relieve
Solution: Option B
Synonyms: Intensify, Augment and Enlarge
Example: The speech of the headmaster further amplified his anger towards the education system.
Question 5: Commendation
A. Calumny
B. Adversity
C. Disillusion
D. Accolade
Solution: Option A
Synonyms: Praise, Admiration and Acclamation
Example: The employee deserves commendation for his role in the success of the company.
Question 6: Captivity
A. Confinement
B. Lustful
C. Liberty
D. Barbarity
Solution: Option C
Synonyms: Incarceration, Confinement and Bondage
Example: An animal in captivity cannot be considered to be happy with its situation.
Question 7: Spiritual
A. Blunt
B. Inglorious
C. Indurate
D. Carnal
Solution: Option D
Synonyms: Metaphysical, Devotional and Sacred
Example: He has a spiritual bent of mind and not everybody can understand it correctly.
Question 8: Disintegrate
A. Legalize
B. Pulverize
C. Cement
D. Mortar
Solution: Option C
Synonyms: Collapse, Fragment and Dismantle
Example: Their marriage disintegrated because of misunderstanding and lack of quality time.
Question 9: Headstrong
A. Pliable
B. Opaque
C. Misery
D. Giant
Solution: Option A
Synonyms: Foolhardy, Recalcitrant and Intractable
Example: Kevin is such a headstrong person that you really cannot think of placing him in an important position.
Question 10: Encumbrance
A. Incentive
B. Hindrance
C. Colossal
D. Aspiration
Solution: Option A
Synonyms: Hindrance, Impediment and Burden
Example: Please do not forget to notify the details regarding the encumbrance on the property you are mortgaging with the bank.
Question 11: Frantic
A. Agitated
B. Extravagant
C. Composed
D. Mirthful
Solution: Option C
Synonyms: Frenzied, Worried and Hysterical
Example: His frantic attempts to dislodge others from the position have not yielded any result till date.
Question 12: Hamstrung
A. Efficacious
B. Conviction
C. Security
D. Abrupt
Solution: Option A
Synonyms: Counterproductive, Inefficient and Feckless
Example: The players seemed to have been hamstrung by their own inhibitions.
Question 13: Impenitent
A. Affluent
B. Deliberate
C. Cautious
D. Repentant
Solution: Option D
Synonyms: Remorseless, Shameless and Unrepentant
Example: The arm-chair critics are often impenitent for their words and actions.
Question 14: Candor
A. Complication
B. Robust
C. Evasiveness
D. Extraneous
Solution: Option C
Synonyms: Candidness, Frankness and Openness
Example: Everybody loves a man of refreshing candor since such a person may be inclined towards help you.
Question 15: Lax
A. Slack
B. Attentive
C. Severe
D. Stingy
Solution: Option B
Synonyms: Negligent, Slack and Slipshod
Example: You should not have lax security at the entrance of such as a high-profile function.
Question 16: Luxuriant
A. Barren
B. Unsavory
C. Mystifying
D. Metrical
Solution: Option A
Synonyms: Lush, Overgrown and Verdant
Example: The beautiful lady tossed her luxuriant dark hair and everybody was mesmerized by her beauty.
Question 17: Infuriate
A. Placate
B. Irritate
C. Dissuade
D. Lure
Solution: Option A
Synonyms: Incense, Enrage and Provoke
Example: Jason’s lack of sincerity infuriated all the interview board members.
Question 18: Miraculous
A. Arrogant
B. Prosaic
C. Gallant
D. Strapping
Solution: Option B
Synonyms: Astonishing, Amazing and Incredible
Example: It is miraculous that the young boy could be saved by the doctors.
Question 19: Munificent
A. Faithful
B. Distinct
C. Parsimonious
D. Generous
Solution: Option C
Synonyms: Generous, Bountiful and Fulsome
Example: One rarely comes across such munificent behavior these days.
Question 20: Odious
A. Descendant
B. Latent
C. Ambiguous
D. Innocuous
Solution: Option D
Synonyms: Repugnant, Obnoxious and Abhorrent
Example: Jennifer turned out to be quite an odious character and we finally decided not to work with her ever.
This is it from us this time. Hope you have learnt something new from this quiz and you will definitely be able to apply your learning whenever and wherever required. The examinations are coming and we, at Vidya Guru, will be there for you always to help you sail through the journey. For free exam preparation Coaching Videos do follow us on our YouTube Channel. The Lectures published on our channel will give you 100% clarity about our Best CDS Online Classes and Video Courses for Bank PO / Clerk, SSC and CTET.
Finally, if you are planning to take the upcoming SSC CHSL and Graduate level examinations, we suggest you sign up for our Best SSC CGL Online Coaching Classes in English & Hindi. If you don’t have access to a high speed internet connection, it is advised that you opt for our Pen Drive Courses, along with Mock Test and Study Material packages. Doing so will ensure that you have all the learning resources at your disposal. These courses have been designed painstakingly by our expert faculty to ensure that whatever we teach you is 100% Exam relevant. As mentors, we aim to be a partner in your success and to help you crack your target examination in the very first attempt itself. All the Best!!
Summary
This word quiz has been published by Vidya Guru English language experts who have over 15 Years experience of guiding thousands of students to success in various Competitive Exams.