Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- EVANESCENT
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permanent (Adjective) : lasting for a long time or for all time in the future
evanescent (Adjective) : disappearing quickly from sight or memory
imminent (Adjective) : likely to happen very soon
pervasive (Adjective) : existing in all parts of a place or thing
immanent (Adjective) : present everywhereCorrect Option: B
permanent (Adjective) : lasting for a long time or for all time in the future
evanescent (Adjective) : disappearing quickly from sight or memory
imminent (Adjective) : likely to happen very soon
pervasive (Adjective) : existing in all parts of a place or thing
immanent (Adjective) : present everywhere
- DEVIOUS
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permanent (Adjective) : lasting for a long time or for all time in the future
evanescent (Adjective) : disappearing quickly from sight or memory
imminent (Adjective) : likely to happen very soon
pervasive (Adjective) : existing in all parts of a place or thing
immanent (Adjective) : present everywhereCorrect Option: A
permanent (Adjective) : lasting for a long time or for all time in the future
evanescent (Adjective) : disappearing quickly from sight or memory
imminent (Adjective) : likely to happen very soon
pervasive (Adjective) : existing in all parts of a place or thing
immanent (Adjective) : present everywhere
- GROTESQUE
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natural (Adjective) : existing in Nature
grotesque (Adjective) : strange in a way that is unpleasant or offensive; unusual
odd (Adjective) : strange or unusual
whimsical (Adjective) : unusual; amusing and annoying
sinful (Adjective) : morally wrong or evil; immoralCorrect Option: A
natural (Adjective) : existing in Nature
grotesque (Adjective) : strange in a way that is unpleasant or offensive; unusual
odd (Adjective) : strange or unusual
whimsical (Adjective) : unusual; amusing and annoying
sinful (Adjective) : morally wrong or evil; immoral
- AMELIORATE
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worsen (Verb) : to make or become worse than it was before
ameliorated (Verb) : to make something better
improve (verb) : to make/ become better than before
depend (Verb) : to rely and be able to trust; to be sure and expect that something will happen
soften (Verb) : to make or become softer, less bright, rough or strong; to become or make more sympathetic and less severe or criticalCorrect Option: D
worsen (Verb) : to make or become worse than it was before
ameliorated (Verb) : to make something better
improve (verb) : to make/ become better than before
depend (Verb) : to rely and be able to trust; to be sure and expect that something will happen
soften (Verb) : to make or become softer, less bright, rough or strong; to become or make more sympathetic and less severe or critical
- JETTISON
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accept (Verb) : to take willingly that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
jettison (Verb) : to throw out of a moving plane or ship to make it lighter; abandon; to reject an idea
reward (Verb) : to give something to somebody because he has done something good, worked, etc.
preserve (Verb) : to keep in original state or in good condition; to present; save; to keep alive/safe from harm or danger
consent (Verb) : to agree; to give permissionCorrect Option: A
accept (Verb) : to take willingly that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
jettison (Verb) : to throw out of a moving plane or ship to make it lighter; abandon; to reject an idea
reward (Verb) : to give something to somebody because he has done something good, worked, etc.
preserve (Verb) : to keep in original state or in good condition; to present; save; to keep alive/safe from harm or danger
consent (Verb) : to agree; to give permission