Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
- BENEVOLENT
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malevolent (Adjective) : having or showing a desire to harm others, malicious, wicked.
benevolent (Adjective) : kind, helpful and generous.
malignant (Adj.) : that cannot be controlled and is likely to cause deathCorrect Option: B
malevolent (Adjective) : having or showing a desire to harm others, malicious, wicked.
benevolent (Adjective) : kind, helpful and generous.
malignant (Adj.) : that cannot be controlled and is likely to cause death
- DECEIT
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honesty (Noun) : the quality of being honest/true. questions with her usual honesty.
deceit (Noun) : dishonest behaviour, deception.Correct Option: A
honesty (Noun) : the quality of being honest/true. questions with her usual honesty.
deceit (Noun) : dishonest behaviour, deception.
- AMATEURS
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professional (Noun/Adjective) : competent, connected with a skillful job.
amateur (Noun) : a person who is not skilled; a person who takes part in activites for enjoyment not as jobCorrect Option: D
professional (Noun/Adjective) : competent, connected with a skillful job.
amateur (Noun) : a person who is not skilled; a person who takes part in activites for enjoyment not as job
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- ZENITH
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nadir (Noun): the worst moment of a particular situation
zenith (Noun): the highest point; the time when something is strongest and most successful; peak.Correct Option: A
nadir (Noun): the worst moment of a particular situation
zenith (Noun): the highest point; the time when something is strongest and most successful; peak.
- ECCENTRIC
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normal (Adjective) : typical, usual or ordinary.
eccentric (Adjective): irregular, whimsical; to be strange or unusual ; peculiar.Correct Option: A
normal (Adjective) : typical, usual or ordinary.
eccentric (Adjective): irregular, whimsical; to be strange or unusual ; peculiar.