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.
- RAMPANT
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As we know that ,
Rampant is widespread, something that can’t be controlled or kept in limits, furious is angry and restrained is controlled, kept in limits.Correct Option: C
As we know that ,
Rampant is widespread, something that can’t be controlled or kept in limits, furious is angry and restrained is controlled, kept in limits.
Hence , Restrained is opposite word of Rampant .
- TRITE
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As we know that ,
Trite and hackneyed mean something that has been overused and thus has lost its impact, original on the other hand is the get unused new in character, being the first form of something still has its impact.Correct Option: C
As we know that ,
Trite and hackneyed mean something that has been overused and thus has lost its impact, original on the other hand is the get unused new in character, being the first form of something still has its impact.
Thus , original is antonym word of Trite .
- PREDILECTION
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As we know that ,
Predilection means a special liking for someone. Antipathy means hate for someone or a strong dislike. Dissonance is difference of opinion.Correct Option: A
As we know that ,
Predilection means a special liking for someone. Antipathy means hate for someone or a strong dislike. Dissonance is difference of opinion.
Thus , Antipathy is opposite word of Predilection .
- REPRIMAND
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As we know that ,
Reprimand means to scold, while appreciate means to praise, praise is not the right antonym because praise is a noun while reprimand and appreciate are both verbs. Reward is to give prize.Correct Option: B
As we know that ,
Reprimand means to scold, while appreciate means to praise, praise is not the right antonym because praise is a noun while reprimand and appreciate are both verbs. Reward is to give prize.
Therefore , appreciate is antonym word of Reprimand .
- BOISTEROUS
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As we know that ,
Boisterous means with lot of energy and noise, serene is calm, tumultuous means turbulent or agitated, Brazen means shameless and opaque is an object through which one can see.Correct Option: A
As we know that ,
Boisterous means with lot of energy and noise, serene is calm, tumultuous means turbulent or agitated, Brazen means shameless and opaque is an object through which one can see.
Therefore , serene is antonym word of Boisterous .