Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- PROSPERITY
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adversity (Noun) : a difficult or unpleasant situation
prosperity (Noun) : affluence ; the state of being successful by making money
propriety (Noun) : moral and social behaviour that is considered to be correct and acceptable
property (Noun) : something owned by somebody; e.g. land, building, etc.
perspicacity (Noun) : the capacity to assess situations or circumstances and draw sound conclusionsCorrect Option: C
adversity (Noun) : a difficult or unpleasant situation
prosperity (Noun) : affluence ; the state of being successful by making money
propriety (Noun) : moral and social behaviour that is considered to be correct and acceptable
property (Noun) : something owned by somebody; e.g. land, building, etc.
perspicacity (Noun) : the capacity to assess situations or circumstances and draw sound conclusions
- EXPAND
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contract (Verb) : to become/ make something smaller in size, number or importance
expand (Verb) : to become/make something greater in size, number or importance
contrast (Verb) : to compare two things to show their differences
consist (Verb) : comprise; constitute; be composed of
controvert (Verb) :refute; to say or prove that something is not trueCorrect Option: A
contract (Verb) : to become/ make something smaller in size, number or importance
expand (Verb) : to become/make something greater in size, number or importance
contrast (Verb) : to compare two things to show their differences
consist (Verb) : comprise; constitute; be composed of
controvert (Verb) :refute; to say or prove that something is not true
- COMMENCE
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conclude (Verb) : to end; to finish
commence (Verb) : to begin/ start
start (Verb) : to begin
schedule (Verb) : to arrange for something to happen at a particular time
dissolve (Verb) : to make a solid become a part of a liquid; to officially end a marriage; to disappearCorrect Option: C
conclude (Verb) : to end; to finish
commence (Verb) : to begin/ start
start (Verb) : to begin
schedule (Verb) : to arrange for something to happen at a particular time
dissolve (Verb) : to make a solid become a part of a liquid; to officially end a marriage; to disappear
- INTENTIONAL
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accidental (Adjective) : happening by chance; not planned
intentional (Adjective) : done deliberately/wilfully/willingly; deliberate; intended
undecided (Adjective) : not decided
concentrated (Adjective) : showing determination to do something; made stronger because water or other substances have been removed
broken (Adjective) : that has been damaged or injuredCorrect Option: A
accidental (Adjective) : happening by chance; not planned
intentional (Adjective) : done deliberately/wilfully/willingly; deliberate; intended
undecided (Adjective) : not decided
concentrated (Adjective) : showing determination to do something; made stronger because water or other substances have been removed
broken (Adjective) : that has been damaged or injured
- DETEST
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like (Verb) : to have interest in somebody or something
detest (Verb) : to hate somebody/ something very much ; loathe ; dislike
test (Verb) : to find out how much one knows; to examine
dislike (Verb) : not to like somebody/something
interest (Verb) : want to know moreCorrect Option: C
like (Verb) : to have interest in somebody or something
detest (Verb) : to hate somebody/ something very much ; loathe ; dislike
test (Verb) : to find out how much one knows; to examine
dislike (Verb) : not to like somebody/something
interest (Verb) : want to know more