Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- CURTAIL
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enlarge (Verb) : to make something bigger ; to become bigger
curtail (Verb) : to limit something or make it last for a shorter time
detail (Verb) : to give a list of facts or the available information about something
promote (Verb) : encourage ; to make to a higher rank/position
exaggerate (Verb) : to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really isCorrect Option: B
enlarge (Verb) : to make something bigger ; to become bigger
curtail (Verb) : to limit something or make it last for a shorter time
detail (Verb) : to give a list of facts or the available information about something
promote (Verb) : encourage ; to make to a higher rank/position
exaggerate (Verb) : to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is
- ARID
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wet (Adjective) : moist ; damp ; drenched
arid(Adjective) : having little or no rain; very dry ; with nothing new or interesting
cloudy (Adjective) : covered with clouds
juicy (Adjective) : full of juice
marshy (Adjective) : full of marshCorrect Option: D
wet (Adjective) : moist ; damp ; drenched
arid(Adjective) : having little or no rain; very dry ; with nothing new or interesting
cloudy (Adjective) : covered with clouds
juicy (Adjective) : full of juice
marshy (Adjective) : full of marsh
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in Answer-Sheet.
- INSOLENT
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humble (Adjective) : modest ; showing that you are not or important as other people
insolent (Adjective) : extremely rude and showing a lack of respect
arrogant (Adjective) : behaving in a proud, unpleasant way; showing little thought for other people
ashamed (Adjective) : feeling shame or embarrassment
ignorant (Adjective) : lacking knowledge or informationCorrect Option: B
humble (Adjective) : modest ; showing that you are not or important as other people
insolent (Adjective) : extremely rude and showing a lack of respect
arrogant (Adjective) : behaving in a proud, unpleasant way; showing little thought for other people
ashamed (Adjective) : feeling shame or embarrassment
ignorant (Adjective) : lacking knowledge or information
- CURSORY
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thorough (Adjective) : done completely; with great attention to detail; complete
cursory (Adjective) : done quickly and without giving enough attention to details; brief
final (Adjective) : being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions, statements, etc
impulsive (Adjective) : acting suddenly without thinking carefully about what might happen because of what you are doing; rash customary (Adjective) : usual; typical of a particular person; habitualCorrect Option: B
thorough (Adjective) : done completely; with great attention to detail; complete
cursory (Adjective) : done quickly and without giving enough attention to details; brief
final (Adjective) : being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions, statements, etc
impulsive (Adjective) : acting suddenly without thinking carefully about what might happen because of what you are doing; rash customary (Adjective) : usual; typical of a particular person; habitual
- LACKADAISICAL
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enthusiastic (Adjective) : feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
lackadaisical (Adjective) : not showing enough care or enthusiasm
intelligent (Adjective) : good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way
classical (Adjective) : widely accepted and used for a long time; simple and attractive
irresponsible (Adjective) : not thinking enough about the effects of what one does; not showing a feeling of responsibilityCorrect Option: A
enthusiastic (Adjective) : feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
lackadaisical (Adjective) : not showing enough care or enthusiasm
intelligent (Adjective) : good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way
classical (Adjective) : widely accepted and used for a long time; simple and attractive
irresponsible (Adjective) : not thinking enough about the effects of what one does; not showing a feeling of responsibility