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.
- SUBLIME
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As we know that ,
base is anything low, ordinary,
Concise means short or compact,
Partial is not complete, and Insist is to make a request.Correct Option: A
As we know that ,
Sublime is magnificent and great, base is anything low, ordinary, concise means short or compact, partial is not complete, and Insist is to make a request.
Therefore , required word is base .
- PRIMITIVE
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As we know that ,
Primitive means of the very old time, and thus not very developed or refined, Naive means inexperienced.Correct Option: D
As we know that ,
Primitive means of the very old time, and thus not very developed or refined, sophisticated is well-refined and well mannered, Naive means inexperienced.
Hence , sophisticated is antonym of Primitive .
- REGRESSION
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As we know that,
Reverse, Relapse and Retreat all mean going back. Regenerate on the other hand means to create a new life, go ahead.Correct Option: C
As we know that ,
Regression means to go back or return; reverse, relapse and retreat all mean going back. Regenerate on the other hand means to create a new life, go ahead. Thus is the antonym.
Therefore , Regenerate is antonym of Regression .
- SALUTATORY
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As we know that ,
Salutatory is the welcome speech and valedictory is a farewell speech, derivative means something that has been derived from another.Correct Option: A
As we know that ,
Salutatory is the welcome speech and valedictory is a farewell speech, derivative means something that has been derived from another.
Hence , Sad is antonym of word Salutatory .
Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.
- FERVENT
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Fervent, similar to fever, fervour means showing enthusiasm.
Correct Option: B
Fervent, similar to fever, fervour means showing enthusiasm.