Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- CONTROVERSIAL
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indisputable (Adjective) : that is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied; undeniable
controversial (Adjective) : causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement
restrained (Adjective) : showing calm or control rather than emotion ; not too brightly coloured or decorated ; discreet controlled (Adjective) : done or arranged in a very careful way ; limited; managed by law or by rules ; remaining calm and not getting angry or upset
appeasing (Adjective) : tending or intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessionsCorrect Option: A
indisputable (Adjective) : that is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied; undeniable
controversial (Adjective) : causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement
restrained (Adjective) : showing calm or control rather than emotion ; not too brightly coloured or decorated ; discreet controlled (Adjective) : done or arranged in a very careful way ; limited; managed by law or by rules ; remaining calm and not getting angry or upset
appeasing (Adjective) : tending or intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions
- EXAGGERATE
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understate (Verb) : to state that something is smaller, less important or less serious than it really is
exaggerate (Verb) : to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important that it really is
underwrite (Verb) : to accept financial responsibility for an activity so that you may pay for special costs or for losses it may make
ignore (Verb) : to pay no attention to; disregard; to pretend that you have not seen; take no notice of
condemn (Verb) : to express very strong disapproval; sentenceCorrect Option: B
understate (Verb) : to state that something is smaller, less important or less serious than it really is
exaggerate (Verb) : to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important that it really is
underwrite (Verb) : to accept financial responsibility for an activity so that you may pay for special costs or for losses it may make
ignore (Verb) : to pay no attention to; disregard; to pretend that you have not seen; take no notice of
condemn (Verb) : to express very strong disapproval; sentence
- EXONERATE
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convict (Verb) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime
exonerate (Verb) : to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that he has been blamed for; acquit
admit (Verb) : to accept truth; to confess; to allow
release (Verb) : to set somebody/ something free; to let go; to let loose
reject (Verb) : to refuse to accept; to decide not to use, sell, publish etc.Correct Option: C
convict (Verb) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime
exonerate (Verb) : to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that he has been blamed for; acquit
admit (Verb) : to accept truth; to confess; to allow
release (Verb) : to set somebody/ something free; to let go; to let loose
reject (Verb) : to refuse to accept; to decide not to use, sell, publish etc.
- DECEITFUL
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plain (Adjective) : easy to see or understand ; clear
deceitful (Adjective) : dishonest; behaving in a dishonest way by telling lies
sincere (Adjective) : genuine ; honest
useful (Adjective) : that can help you do or achieve something that you want
honest (Adjective) : not dishonestCorrect Option: C
plain (Adjective) : easy to see or understand ; clear
deceitful (Adjective) : dishonest; behaving in a dishonest way by telling lies
sincere (Adjective) : genuine ; honest
useful (Adjective) : that can help you do or achieve something that you want
honest (Adjective) : not dishonest
- AUTONOMOUS
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defensive (Adjective) : protecting against attack
autonomous (Adjective) : independent; able to govern itself or control its own affairs
self–government (Noun) : the government or control of a country of an organisation by its own people or members, not by others
dependent (Adjective) : needing somebody/something in order to survive or be successful
neutral (Adjective) : impartial; unbiasedCorrect Option: B
defensive (Adjective) : protecting against attack
autonomous (Adjective) : independent; able to govern itself or control its own affairs
self–government (Noun) : the government or control of a country of an organisation by its own people or members, not by others
dependent (Adjective) : needing somebody/something in order to survive or be successful
neutral (Adjective) : impartial; unbiased