Antonyms
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
INSOLENT
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Courteous (Adjective) = polite; respectful; well-mannered; considerate in manner.
Insolent (Adjective) =extremely rude and showing a lack of respect; impudent; ill- mannered. Look at the sentences : She hated the insolent tone of his voice when she asked for help. She was courteous and obliging to all.Correct Option: C
Courteous (Adjective) = polite; respectful; well-mannered; considerate in manner.
Insolent (Adjective) =extremely rude and showing a lack of respect; impudent; ill- mannered. Look at the sentences : She hated the insolent tone of his voice when she asked for help. She was courteous and obliging to all.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
INSULAR
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Cosmopolitan (Adjective) = containing people of different types or from different countries and influenced by their culture. Insular (Adjective) = only interested in your own country, ideas etc. and not in those from outside; connected with an island. Look at the sentences : The British are often accused of being insular. The club has a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Correct Option: A
Cosmopolitan (Adjective) = containing people of different types or from different countries and influenced by their culture. Insular (Adjective) = only interested in your own country, ideas etc. and not in those from outside; connected with an island. Look at the sentences : The British are often accused of being insular. The club has a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
EVADE
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Confront (Verb) = come face to face with argumentative intent; challenge; resist.
Evade (Verb) = escape or avoid by guile or trickery; elude; escape; dodge. Look at the sentences : His friends once helped him evade capture. The speaker evade the questions asked by the audience. 500 policemen confronted an equal number of union supporters.Correct Option: D
Confront (Verb) = come face to face with argumentative intent; challenge; resist.
Evade (Verb) = escape or avoid by guile or trickery; elude; escape; dodge. Look at the sentences : His friends once helped him evade capture. The speaker evade the questions asked by the audience. 500 policemen confronted an equal number of union supporters.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
IMPROMPTU
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prepared Impromptu (Adjective) = done without preparation or planning; improvised; unprepared, unrehearsed. Look at the sentence : This makes us conveniently close enough for impromptu dinner party invitations.
Correct Option: C
prepared Impromptu (Adjective) = done without preparation or planning; improvised; unprepared, unrehearsed. Look at the sentence : This makes us conveniently close enough for impromptu dinner party invitations.
- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
RUGGED
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Smooth (Adjective) = even; not rough; regular; level; flat.
Rugged (Adjective) = having a broken, rocky or uneven surface; rough; irregular. Look at the sentences : The rugged coast path meanders among tall cliffs. She was taken in by the salesman’s smooth manner of talking.Correct Option: C
Smooth (Adjective) = even; not rough; regular; level; flat.
Rugged (Adjective) = having a broken, rocky or uneven surface; rough; irregular. Look at the sentences : The rugged coast path meanders among tall cliffs. She was taken in by the salesman’s smooth manner of talking.