Antonyms
Direction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- Reproof
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The word Reproof (Noun) means: condemnation; blame, rebuke; disapproval.
Correct Option: A
The word Reproof (Noun) means: condemnation; blame, rebuke; disapproval.
The word Approbation (Noun) means: approval or agreement.
- Relinquish
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The opposite of 'relinquish' is 'continue'.
Correct Option: B
The opposite of 'relinquish' is 'continue'. Relinquish means to 'give up'.
- Pathetic
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The meaning of Pathetic ( adjective ) : Sad, affecting. The meaning of comic (noun): funny.
Correct Option: A
The meaning of Pathetic (adj.) : Sad, affecting. The meaning of comic (noun) : funny. “Comic” is opposite to given word.
- Obtuse
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Obtuse means stupid or slow to understand.
Correct Option: A
Obtuse means stupid or slow to understand.
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.
- TRANSIENT
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As we know that ,
Transient is something that is momentous or not fixed, which passes away with time, eternal is what lasts forever.Correct Option: D
As we know that ,
Transient is something that is momentous or not fixed, which passes away with time, eternal is what lasts forever.
Hence , eternal is antonym word of Transient .