Antonyms
Direction: In the following five questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- OSTRACIZE
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patronize (V.) : to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly.
ostracize (V.) : to refuse to meet somebody ; shun.Correct Option: A
patronize (V.) : to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly.
ostracize (V.) : to refuse to meet somebody ; shun.
- ABSTAIN
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indulge (V.) : to allow yourself to have or do something that you like ; to satisfy a particular desire, interest etc.
abstain (V.) : to decide not to do or have something ; stay away.Correct Option: B
indulge (V.) : to allow yourself to have or do something that you like ; to satisfy a particular desire, interest etc.
abstain (V.) : to decide not to do or have something ; stay away.
- MISANTHROPIST
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zealot (N.) : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something (religion/politics)
misanthropist (N.) : a person who hates and avoids other people.
philanthropist (N.) : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need.
pedant (N.) : a person who is too concerned with small details/ rules especially when learning/ teaching
pragmatist (N.) : a person who behaves in a practical and sensible way rather than having fixed ideas/theoriesCorrect Option: D
zealot (N.) : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something (religion/politics)
misanthropist (N.) : a person who hates and avoids other people.
philanthropist (N.) : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need.
pedant (N.) : a person who is too concerned with small details/ rules especially when learning/ teaching
pragmatist (N.) : a person who behaves in a practical and sensible way rather than having fixed ideas/theories
- FORTIFY
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undermine (V.) : to make something gradually weaker or less effective.
fortify (V.) : make somebody/ yourself feel stronger ; strengthen.Correct Option: B
undermine (V.) : to make something gradually weaker or less effective.
fortify (V.) : make somebody/ yourself feel stronger ; strengthen.
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- NASTY
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pleasant (Adj.) : enjoyable or attractive.
nasty (Adj.) : very bad or unpleasant; unkind; mean.Correct Option: A
pleasant (Adj.) : enjoyable or attractive.
nasty (Adj.) : very bad or unpleasant; unkind; mean.