Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- SUSCEPTIBLE
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immune (Adjective) : not affected by something ; protected from something ; that cannot catch or be affected by a particular disease/illness
susceptible (Adjective) : very likely to be influenced, harmed/ affected ; capable of something; impressionable
incredible (Adjective) : unbelievable
predictable (Adjective) : possible to foretell
unpredictable (Adjective) : impossible to foretellCorrect Option: B
immune (Adjective) : not affected by something ; protected from something ; that cannot catch or be affected by a particular disease/illness
susceptible (Adjective) : very likely to be influenced, harmed/ affected ; capable of something; impressionable
incredible (Adjective) : unbelievable
predictable (Adjective) : possible to foretell
unpredictable (Adjective) : impossible to foretell
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word as your answer.
- SACRED
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profane (Adjective) : having/ showing a lack of respect for God/holy things
sacred (Adjective) : holy ; connected with God ; venerable; dedicated ; sacrosanct ; very important and treated with great respect profuse (Adjective) : produced in large amounts
prolific (Adjective) : producing many works ; existing in large numbers
profound (Adjective) : very great; felt or experienced very stronglyCorrect Option: D
profane (Adjective) : having/ showing a lack of respect for God/holy things
sacred (Adjective) : holy ; connected with God ; venerable; dedicated ; sacrosanct ; very important and treated with great respect profuse (Adjective) : produced in large amounts
prolific (Adjective) : producing many works ; existing in large numbers
profound (Adjective) : very great; felt or experienced very strongly
- TARDY
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prompt (Adjective) : done without delay ; immediate ; punctual
tardy (Adjective) : slow to act, move or happen ; late in happening or arriving
gradual (Adjective) : happening slowly over a long period; not sudden
late (Adjective) : near the end of a period of time
quick (Adjective) : fast and promptCorrect Option: C
prompt (Adjective) : done without delay ; immediate ; punctual
tardy (Adjective) : slow to act, move or happen ; late in happening or arriving
gradual (Adjective) : happening slowly over a long period; not sudden
late (Adjective) : near the end of a period of time
quick (Adjective) : fast and prompt
- FOMENT
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quell (Verb) : to stop violent behaviour or protests
foment (Verb) : incite; to create trouble/violence/make it worse
repulse (Verb) : repel; to make somebody feel disgust/a strong dislike
cease (Verb) : to stop happening/ existing
control (Verb) : to limit; to have power over a person, company, country etc.Correct Option: D
quell (Verb) : to stop violent behaviour or protests
foment (Verb) : incite; to create trouble/violence/make it worse
repulse (Verb) : repel; to make somebody feel disgust/a strong dislike
cease (Verb) : to stop happening/ existing
control (Verb) : to limit; to have power over a person, company, country etc.
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- PROMINENT
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obscure (Adjective) : not well–known ; unknown ; difficult to understand
prominent (Adjective) : important/well–known ; noticeable
notorious (Adjective) : well– known for being bad
wicked (Adjective) : cruel
hostile (Adjective) : very unfriendly/aggressive and ready to fight/argueCorrect Option: B
obscure (Adjective) : not well–known ; unknown ; difficult to understand
prominent (Adjective) : important/well–known ; noticeable
notorious (Adjective) : well– known for being bad
wicked (Adjective) : cruel
hostile (Adjective) : very unfriendly/aggressive and ready to fight/argue