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Antonyms — Questions with Solutions

11 solved Antonyms questions from English Comprehension, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DUPLICITOUS

दिए गए शब्द का सबसे उपयुक्त विलोम चुनें: DUPLICITOUS

  1. A. Betraying
  2. B. Deceitful
  3. C. Candid
  4. D. Treacherous

Solution

'Duplicitous' means deceitful. 'Candid' means truthful and straightforward.

Q2. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: POTENT

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: POTENT

  1. A. Strong
  2. B. Robust
  3. C. Powerful
  4. D. Feeble

Solution

'Potent' means having great power, influence, or effect. Its exact opposite is 'Feeble', which means weak.

Q3. Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Timid

Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Timid

  1. A. Meek
  2. B. Anxious
  3. C. Daring
  4. D. Spooky

Solution

'Timid' means lacking courage or bravery. Its direct antonym is 'Daring', which means bold and courageous.

Q4. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: POTENT

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: POTENT

  1. A. Strong
  2. B. Robust
  3. C. Powerful
  4. D. Feeble

Solution

'Potent' means having great power, influence, or effect. Its exact opposite is 'Feeble', which means weak.

Q5. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Oppugn

  1. A. Dispute
  2. B. Accuse
  3. C. Contest
  4. D. Uphold

Solution

'Oppugn' means to call into question the truth or validity of something (dispute). Its antonym is 'Uphold' or support.

Q6. Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word. The explosive used is of my own formulation, and I can vouch for its efficiency.

  1. A. Maintain
  2. B. Certify
  3. C. Invalidate
  4. D. Witness

Solution

'Vouch' means to confirm or guarantee the truth or accuracy of something. The opposite is to 'invalidate' or reject it.

Q7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. She was elated about her promotion, but her colleague felt quite disheartened.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. She was elated about her promotion, but her colleague felt quite disheartened.

  1. A. cheerful
  2. B. proud
  3. C. discouraged
  4. D. delighted

Solution

'Elated' means extremely happy. However, the question asks for the antonym of 'elated' based on context, or wait, 'disheartened' might be the antonym. Ah, the underlined word in the official paper was 'elated'. Its antonym is 'discouraged' (meaning disheartened).

Q8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word: Miserable

दिए गए शब्द का सही विलोम (Antonym) चुनें: Miserable

  1. A. Melodious
  2. B. Settled
  3. C. Restrained
  4. D. Cheerful

Solution

'Miserable' means very unhappy, so its antonym is 'Cheerful'.

Q9. Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Scary

  1. A. bright
  2. B. Pristine
  3. C. awful
  4. D. comforting

Solution

'Scary' means causing fear. The direct opposite concept is something that brings peace or relief, which is 'comforting'.

Q10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. If you want to be a good detective, it helps to have an inquisitive nature.

  1. A. Comprehensive
  2. B. Itemised
  3. C. Intrusive
  4. D. Disinterested

Solution

'Inquisitive' means curious or inquiring. Its direct antonym is 'Disinterested', representing a lack of interest or curiosity.

Q11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold. Elisabeth stood at the piano, which did nothing to allay his anxiety.

  1. A. mitigate
  2. B. simplify
  3. C. mollify
  4. D. aggravate

Solution

'Allay' means to diminish, relieve or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). The antonym is 'aggravate', which means to make worse or more serious.