Antonyms


Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

  1. TIRADE









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    Tirade is a speech of criticism or denunciation, hence adoration is an antonym.

    Correct Option: D

    Tirade is a speech of criticism or denunciation, hence adoration is an antonym.


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

  1. Ameliorate









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    The word Ameliorate (Verb) means : to make something better.

    Correct Option: D

    The word Ameliorate (Verb) means : to make something better.
    Hence, the words ameliorate and worsen are antonyms.



  1. Fervent









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    The word Fervent (Adjective) means : having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something ; ardent.
    The word Dispassionate (Adjective) means : not influenced by emotion; impartial.

    Correct Option: C

    The word Fervent (Adjective) means: having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something; ardent. The word Dispassionate (Adjective) means: not influenced by emotion; impartial.
    Hence, the words fervent and dispassionate are antonymous.


  1. Florid









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    The word Florid (Adjective) means : rosy ; gaudy ; ornated; red ; having too much decoration or detail.
    The word Pale (Adjective) means : light in color ; not strong or bright ; having skin that is almost white because of illness.

    Correct Option: B

    The word Florid (Adjective) means : rosy ; gaudy ; ornated; red ; having too much decoration or detail.
    The word Pale (Adjective) means : light in color ; not strong or bright ; having skin that is almost white because of illness.
    Hence, the words florid and pale are antonymous.



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. RESTIVE









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    As we know that ,
    Restive is something very difficult to control and placid is calm and peaceful so can be controlled easily. Buoyant is very cheerful and insolent is rude.

    Correct Option: B

    As we know that ,
    Restive is something very difficult to control and placid is calm and peaceful so can be controlled easily. Buoyant is very cheerful and insolent is rude.
    Hence , Placid is opposite word of Restive .