Antonyms
Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- FAR-FETCHED
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realistic (Adjective) : sensible and appropriate ; possible to achieve ; feasible ; viable
far-fetched (Adjective) : very difficult to believe
wise (Adjective) : sensible ; able to give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have ; prudent
prudent (Adjective) : sensible and careful while making judgements and decisions
familiar (Adjective) : well– known ; easy to recognizeCorrect Option: D
realistic (Adjective) : sensible and appropriate ; possible to achieve ; feasible ; viable
far-fetched (Adjective) : very difficult to believe
wise (Adjective) : sensible ; able to give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have ; prudent
prudent (Adjective) : sensible and careful while making judgements and decisions
familiar (Adjective) : well– known ; easy to recognize
- SHIMMERING
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gloomy (Adjective) : nearly dark or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad ; depressing
shimmering (Adjective) : shining with a soft light that seems to move slightly
glimmering (Adjective) : shining with a faint unsteady light
refreshing (Adjective) : pleasantly new or different ; making you feel less tired or hot
repining (Verb) : to feel or express discontentCorrect Option: A
gloomy (Adjective) : nearly dark or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad ; depressing
shimmering (Adjective) : shining with a soft light that seems to move slightly
glimmering (Adjective) : shining with a faint unsteady light
refreshing (Adjective) : pleasantly new or different ; making you feel less tired or hot
repining (Verb) : to feel or express discontent
- DESECRATION
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consecration (Noun) : stating officially in a religious ceremony that something is holy and can be used for religious purposes
desecration (Noun) : damage of a holy place or thing or treating it without respect
discouragement (Noun) : a feeling that you no longer have the confidence or enthusiasm ; the action of trying to stop something despondency (Noun) : a feeling of sadness and without much hope
expectation (Noun) : a belief that something will happen because it is likelyCorrect Option: A
consecration (Noun) : stating officially in a religious ceremony that something is holy and can be used for religious purposes
desecration (Noun) : damage of a holy place or thing or treating it without respect
discouragement (Noun) : a feeling that you no longer have the confidence or enthusiasm ; the action of trying to stop something despondency (Noun) : a feeling of sadness and without much hope
expectation (Noun) : a belief that something will happen because it is likely
- ZEAL
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apathy (Noun) : the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about something, or things in general
zeal (Noun) : great energy or enthusiasm connected with something that you feel strongly about
disinterest (Noun) :lack of interest
carelessness (Noun) : the quality of not being careful or taking pains
hatred (Noun) : a very strong feeling of dislikeCorrect Option: B
apathy (Noun) : the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about something, or things in general
zeal (Noun) : great energy or enthusiasm connected with something that you feel strongly about
disinterest (Noun) :lack of interest
carelessness (Noun) : the quality of not being careful or taking pains
hatred (Noun) : a very strong feeling of dislike
- EXCEPTIONAL
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common (Adjective) : happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places
exceptional (Adjective) : unusually good; outstanding ; very unusual
great (Adjective) : look; fantastic; fabulous ; terrific ; brilliant
occasional (Adjective) : happening or done sometimes
absorbing (Adjective) : interesting and enjoyable and holding your attention completelyCorrect Option: C
common (Adjective) : happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places
exceptional (Adjective) : unusually good; outstanding ; very unusual
great (Adjective) : look; fantastic; fabulous ; terrific ; brilliant
occasional (Adjective) : happening or done sometimes
absorbing (Adjective) : interesting and enjoyable and holding your attention completely