Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- INCREDIBLE
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possible (Adjective) : that can be done or achieved
incredible (Adjective) : unbelievable ; impossible or very difficult to believe
credulous (Adjective) : too ready to believe things and therefore easy to trick ; gullible
probable (Adjective) : likely to happen, to exist or to be true
creditable (Adjective) : of a quite good standard and deserving praise or approval; praiseworthy; morally good; admirableCorrect Option: C
possible (Adjective) : that can be done or achieved
incredible (Adjective) : unbelievable ; impossible or very difficult to believe
credulous (Adjective) : too ready to believe things and therefore easy to trick ; gullible
probable (Adjective) : likely to happen, to exist or to be true
creditable (Adjective) : of a quite good standard and deserving praise or approval; praiseworthy; morally good; admirable
- CALLOUS
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sensitive (Adjective) : aware of and being able to understand other people and their feelings
callous (Adjective) : unfeeling ; not caring about other people’s feelings or suffering
persuasive (Adjective) : able to force somebody to do or believe something
caring (Adjective) : kind, helpful and showing that you care about other people
gentle (Adjective) : calm and kindCorrect Option: D
sensitive (Adjective) : aware of and being able to understand other people and their feelings
callous (Adjective) : unfeeling ; not caring about other people’s feelings or suffering
persuasive (Adjective) : able to force somebody to do or believe something
caring (Adjective) : kind, helpful and showing that you care about other people
gentle (Adjective) : calm and kind
- PROFESSIONAL
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amateur (Noun) : a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
professional (Adjective) : connected with a job that needs special training or skill; competent; well-trained and extremely skilled
novice (Noun) : a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation
dabbler (Noun) : an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
apprentice (Noun) : a young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in his jobCorrect Option: B
amateur (Noun) : a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
professional (Adjective) : connected with a job that needs special training or skill; competent; well-trained and extremely skilled
novice (Noun) : a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation
dabbler (Noun) : an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
apprentice (Noun) : a young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in his job
- ADAMANT
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yielding (Adjective) : soft and easy to bend or move when you press it; willing to do what other people want
adamant (Adjective) : determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something
permissive (Adjective) : allowing or showing a freedom of behaviour that many people do not approve of
liberal (Adjective) : willing to understand and respect other people's behaviour, opinions, etc.; generous
tolerant (Adjective) : able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree to it; able to survive or operate in difficult conditionsCorrect Option: A
yielding (Adjective) : soft and easy to bend or move when you press it; willing to do what other people want
adamant (Adjective) : determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something
permissive (Adjective) : allowing or showing a freedom of behaviour that many people do not approve of
liberal (Adjective) : willing to understand and respect other people's behaviour, opinions, etc.; generous
tolerant (Adjective) : able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree to it; able to survive or operate in difficult conditions
- EVIDENT
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doubtful (Adjective) : not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt; dubious; unlikely; not probable
evident (Adjective) : clear; easily seen; obvious
suspected (Adjective) : believed likely
disagreed (Verb) : to be of different opinions
unimportant (Adjective) : not importantCorrect Option: C
doubtful (Adjective) : not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt; dubious; unlikely; not probable
evident (Adjective) : clear; easily seen; obvious
suspected (Adjective) : believed likely
disagreed (Verb) : to be of different opinions
unimportant (Adjective) : not important