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. 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 .


  1. 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 .



  1. 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 .


  1. 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.

  1. FERVENT









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    Fervent, similar to fever, fervour means showing enthusiasm.

    Correct Option: B

    Fervent, similar to fever, fervour means showing enthusiasm.