Antonyms


Direction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

  1. 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.


  1. 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'.



  1. 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.


  1. 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.

  1. 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 .