Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the word given in Capital Letters.
- CURTAIL
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lengthen (Verb) : to become longer; to make something longer
curtail (Verb) : to limit something or make it last for a shorter time
shorter (Verb) : to become or make something shorter
entail (Verb) : to involve something that cannot be avoided; involve
close (Verb) : to be shut; to be nearbyCorrect Option: A
lengthen (Verb) : to become longer; to make something longer
curtail (Verb) : to limit something or make it last for a shorter time
shorter (Verb) : to become or make something shorter
entail (Verb) : to involve something that cannot be avoided; involve
close (Verb) : to be shut; to be nearby
- APPLAUD
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censure (Verb) : to criticize somebody, severely and publicly; rebuke
applaud (Verb) : to show your approval by clapping; to express praise
praise (Verb) : to express approval or admiration; complement
loud (Adjective) : making a lot of noise; too bright and lacking good taste; gaudy
acclaim (Verb) : to praise or welcome publiclyCorrect Option: C
censure (Verb) : to criticize somebody, severely and publicly; rebuke
applaud (Verb) : to show your approval by clapping; to express praise
praise (Verb) : to express approval or admiration; complement
loud (Adjective) : making a lot of noise; too bright and lacking good taste; gaudy
acclaim (Verb) : to praise or welcome publicly
- JADE
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cheer (Verb) : to make/ become happy/cheerful
jade (Verb) : to get tired/exhausted/bored
defend (Verb) : to protect from attack
grasp (Verb) : to take a firm hold; grip; to understand completely
harass (Verb) : to annoy or worry by putting pressure or saying or doing unpleasant thingsCorrect Option: C
cheer (Verb) : to make/ become happy/cheerful
jade (Verb) : to get tired/exhausted/bored
defend (Verb) : to protect from attack
grasp (Verb) : to take a firm hold; grip; to understand completely
harass (Verb) : to annoy or worry by putting pressure or saying or doing unpleasant things
- APPRECIATION
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antipathy (Noun) : strong feeling of dislike; hostility
appreciation (Noun) : the feeling of being grateful; full of sympathetic understanding; admiration; pleasure
appraisal (Noun) : a judgement of the value, performance or nature; a meeting where an employee discusses about how well they have been doing their job
admiration (Noun) : a feeling of respect and liking
assessment (Noun) : an opinion or a judgement about somebody/ something that has been thought about very carefully; evaluationCorrect Option: B
antipathy (Noun) : strong feeling of dislike; hostility
appreciation (Noun) : the feeling of being grateful; full of sympathetic understanding; admiration; pleasure
appraisal (Noun) : a judgement of the value, performance or nature; a meeting where an employee discusses about how well they have been doing their job
admiration (Noun) : a feeling of respect and liking
assessment (Noun) : an opinion or a judgement about somebody/ something that has been thought about very carefully; evaluation
Direction: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- FAMOUS
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obscure (Adjective) : not known; not well–known; unknown
famous (Adjective) : well– known; eminent
eminent (Adjective) : famous
lenient (Adjective) : not strict
fabulous (Adjective) : extremely good; very greatCorrect Option: A
obscure (Adjective) : not known; not well–known; unknown
famous (Adjective) : well– known; eminent
eminent (Adjective) : famous
lenient (Adjective) : not strict
fabulous (Adjective) : extremely good; very great