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- Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
CYNOSURE
Hint
‘Cynosure’ means something that provides guidance, its nearest opposite in meaning is ‘Abomination’ which means an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence. The other three words: Picturesque – visually charming; Mundane – common, ordinary; Fertile – abundantly productive.
- Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
PUERILE
Hint
‘Puerile’ means immature or childish which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘matured’.
- Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
DECREPIT
Hint
‘Decrepit’ means feeble or weakened by old age which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘energetic’. The other three words: Sprawling – to sit or awkwardly; Research-oriented – hard-working; Intelligent – sharp.
- Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
REDOUBTABLE
Hint
‘Redoubtable’ means commanding or evoking respect reverence or the like, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘ordinary’.
- Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
CONSANGUINE
Hint
‘Consanguine’ means having the same ancestry or descent, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘different kind’. The other three words: Invisible – not perceptible by the eye; Urbane – reflecting elegance; Untenanted – not based or occupied by a tenant.
- Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
SCINTILLA
Hint
‘Scintilla’ means a minute particle, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘huge quantity’. The other three words: Unscientific – not employed in science; Mealy-mouthed – excessive delicacy or hypocrisy; Unpromising – unlikely to be favourable or successful.
- Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
KNAVE
Hint
‘Knanve’ means a dishonest person, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to word honest. The other three words: Ignorant – lacking in knowledge or training; Timid – lacking in self-assurance; Belligerent – warlike
- Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
APOCRYPHAL
Hint
‘Apocryphal’ means doubtful authorship and authority, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘true’. The other three words: Confusing – causing confusion; Modern – not ancient or remote; Unsophisticated – simple artless.
- Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
SAGACIOUS
Hint
‘Sagacious’ means shrewd, keen practical sense or a person who can give the right judgement.
- Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
CANTANKEROUS
Hint
‘Cantankerous’ means ill-tempered and quarrelsome. ‘Convivial’ (cheerful) is most opposite in meaning to ‘Cantankerous’.
- Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
GARRULOUS
Hint
‘Garrulous’ means excessively talkative especially about unimportant things. ‘Quiet’ is most opposite in meaning to ‘Garrulous’.
- Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
PROFANE
Hint
‘Profane’ means unholy, not devoted to holy or religious purposes. So ‘sacred’ (connected with God) would be the right antonym of ‘profane’.
- Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
ABSTRUSE
Hint
‘Abstruse’ means difficult to understand. ‘Obvious’ is most opposite in meaning to ‘abstruse’.
- Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
ABHORRENT
Hint
‘Abhorrent’ is causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred. ‘Attractive’ is most opposite in meaning to ‘abhorrent’.
- Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
IMPERTINENT
Hint
‘Impertinent’ means bold and disrespectful, insolently rude. So ‘polite’ would be the correct antonym.
- Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
EVANESCENT
Hint
‘Evanescent’ means brief, ephemeral, fleeting, momentary, short-lived. ‘Lasting’ is the opposite of ‘Evanescent’ which means enduring or able to endure over a long period of time.
- Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
IMBROGLIO
Hint
‘Imbroglio’ means an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. ‘Pleasant situation’ is most opposite in meaning to ‘imbroglio’.
- Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
SINGULAR
Hint
‘Singular’ means ‘extraordinary, remarkable or exceptional’. So the antonym of singular would be ‘ordinary’.
- Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
RECLUSE
Hint
A recluse is a person who lives alone and avoids going outside or talking to other people. So ‘gregarious’ would be the right antonym of ‘recluse’. Gregarious means ‘sociable’.
- Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the phrase given below:
Be no slouch
Hint
‘Be no slouch’ means being very good at doing something. So ‘inefficient’ would be the right antonym.
- Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
OPPROBRIUM
Hint
‘Opprobrium’ means harsh criticism or censure. ‘Praise’ is most opposite in meaning to ‘Opprobrium’.
- Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
SOLICITOUS
Hint
‘Solicitous’ means ‘worried’. So ‘showing no concern for’ would be the right antonym.
- Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the phrase given below:
Under duress
Hint
‘Under duress’ means doing something under pressure or unwillingly. Whereas ‘volition’ means the power to choose freely.
- Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
LACONIC
Hint
‘Laconic’ means short, to the point, concise or expressing much in few word. ‘Verbose’ means wordy, or using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words.
- Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
SLOTHFUL
Hint
‘Slothful’ means lazy. ‘Sprightly’ means full of energy.