Antonyms


Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

  1. COMPASSIONATE









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    As we can say that ,
    Unsympathetic is an opposite word of Compassionate .

    Correct Option: B

    As we can say that ,
    Compassionate is someone who cares or is concerned about another person, unsympathetic is one who does not care or understand another’s condition or position. Indecisive means someone who cannot take decisions easily, unlawful is something against law, and Untrustworthy is someone who cannot be trusted.
    From above it is clear that Unsympathetic is an opposite word of Compassionate .


Direction: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

  1. Verity









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    The word Verity (Noun) means: a belief or principle about life that is accepted as true; truth.

    Correct Option: C

    The word Verity (Noun) means : a belief or principle about life that is accepted as true; truth. Hence, the words verity and falsehood are antonymous.



  1. Meandering









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    The word Meandering (Adjective) means : not straight; curved; a course that does not follow a straight path.

    Correct Option: D

    The word Meandering (Adjective) means : not straight; curved; a course that does not follow a straight path.
    Hence, the words meandering and straight are antonymous.


  1. Grotesque









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    The word Grotesque (Adjective) means : strange in a way that is unpleasant : extremely ugly, unusual

    Correct Option: A

    The word Grotesque (Adjective) means: strange in a way that is unpleasant: extremely ugly, unusual
    Hence, the words grotesque and natural are antonyms.



  1. Cultivated









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    The word cultivated (Adjective) means : Educated. It’s antonym should be : Crude.

    Correct Option: A

    The word cultivated (Adjective) means: Eductated. It’s antonym should be: Crude.