Q1. Choose the word opposite in meaning to “ABUNDANT”.
(a) Scarce
(b) Plentiful (c) Copious
(d) Ample
Answer: (a)
Explanation: “Abundant” means existing in large quantities; its opposite is “scarce,” meaning insufficient or rare.
Q2. Select the antonym of “BENEVOLENT”.
(a) Kind
(b) Malevolent
(c) Charitable (d) Compassionate
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Benevolent” means well‑meaning and kindly; the opposite is “malevolent,” which means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Q3. Find the word opposite to “CANDID”.
(a) Frank (b) Honest
(c) Deceptive
(d) Straightforward
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Candid” means truthful and frank; its opposite is “deceptive,” meaning giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.
Q4. Which word is the antonym of “DEFIANT”?
(a) Rebellious
(b) Obedient
(c) Stubborn
(d) Defiant Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Defiant” shows resistance or bold disobedience; the opposite is “obedient,” meaning complying with orders or wishes.
Q5. Choose the opposite of “EPHEMERAL”.
(a) Transient
(b) Fleeting
(c) Eternal (d) Momentary
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Ephemeral” means lasting for a markedly brief time; its opposite is “eternal,” meaning lasting forever.
Q6. Select the antonym of “FLEXIBLE”.
(a) Pliant
(b) Rigid (c) Adaptable
(d) Supple
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Flexible” means capable of bending easily without breaking; the opposite is “rigid,” meaning stiff and unwilling to change.
Q7. Which word is opposite to “GENEROUS”?
(a) Magnanimous
(b) Stingy
(c) Liberal (d) Munificent
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Generous” means showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary; its opposite is “stingy,” meaning unwilling to give or spend.
Q8. Choose the word opposite in meaning to “HOSTILE”.
(a) Adversarial
(b) Amiable
(c) Antagonistic
(d) Belligerent
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Hostile” means showing or feeling opposition or enmity; the opposite is “amiable,” meaning having a friendly and pleasant manner.
Q9. Find the antonym of “ILLUSTRIOUS”.
(a) Distinguished
(b) Obscure
(c) Renowned
(d) Celebrated Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Illustrious” means well known and respected for past achievements; its opposite is “obscure,” meaning not discovered or known about; uncertain.
Q10. Select the opposite of “JUBILANT”.
(a) Ecstatic
(b) Jovial
(c) Gloomy
(d) Exultant
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Jubilant” means feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph; the opposite is “gloomy,” meaning dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
Q11. Choose the word opposite to “LATENT”.
(a) Dormant
(b) Patent
(c) Hidden (d) Concealed
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Latent” means existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. Its opposite is “patent,” meaning easily seen or recognized; obvious.
Q12. Which word is the antonym of “MERCIFUL”?
(a) Compassionate
(b) Lenient (c) Cruel
(d) Kind
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Merciful” means showing or exercising mercy; the opposite is “cruel,” meaning willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Q13. Select the opposite of “NOVICE”.
(a) Amateur
(b) Expert
(c) Beginner
(d) Tyro Answer: (b)
Explanation: “A novice” is a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation; its opposite is “expert,” a person with comprehensive and authoritative knowledge or skill.
Q14. Choose the word opposite in meaning to “OBSCURE”. (a) Vague
(b) Ambiguous
(c) Clear
(d) Indistinct
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Obscure” means not discovered or known about; uncertain. Its opposite is “clear,” meaning easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Q15. Find the antonym of “OPTIMISTIC”.
(a) Hopeful
(b) Pessimistic
(c) Cheerful
(d) Confident
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Optimistic” means hopeful and confident about the future. The opposite is “pessimistic,” meaning tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Q16. Which word is the opposite of “PARCIMONIOUS”?
(a) Frugal
(b) Stingy
(c) Lavish
(d) Thrifty
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Parcimonious” means very unwilling to spend money or use resources; frugal. Its opposite is “lavish,” meaning sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
Q17. Select the antonym of “QUIESCENT”.
(a) Dormant
(b) Inactive
(c) Turbulent
(d) Still
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Quiescent” means in a state of inactivity or dormancy. The opposite is “turbulent,” meaning characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not calm.
Q18. Choose the word opposite to “RATIONAL”.
(a) Logical
(b) Sensible
(c) Irrational
(d) Reasonable
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Rational” means based on or in accordance with reason or logic. Its opposite is “irrational,” meaning not logical or reasonable.
Q19. Which word is the opposite of “SCARCE”?
(a) Rare
(b) Abundant
(c) Limited
(d) Sporadic
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Scarce” means insufficient to meet the demand; not easily found. Its opposite is “abundant,” meaning existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
Q20. Select the antonym of “SKEPTICAL”.
(a) Doubtful
(b) Cynical
(c) Credulous
(d) Suspicious
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Skeptical” means not easily convinced; having doubts. The opposite is “credulous,” meaning having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Q21. Choose the word opposite in meaning to “SPARSE”.
(a) Scanty
(b) Dense
(c) Thin
(d) Meager
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Sparse” means thinly dispersed or scattered. Its opposite is “dense,” meaning closely compacted in substance; having parts that are close together.
Q22. Find the antonym of “STABLE”.
(a) Firm
(b) Unsteady
(c) Secure
(d) Steady
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Stable” means not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed. The opposite is “unsteady,” meaning not firm or fixed; likely to change or fail.
Q23. Which word is the opposite of “TACITURN”?
(a) Reserved
(b) Talkative
(c) Silent
(d) Reticent
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “Taciturn” means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Its opposite is “talkative,” meaning fond of or given to talking.
Q24. Select the antonym of “TRANSIENT”.
(a) Fleeting
(b) Temporary
(c) Permanent
(d) Momentary
Answer: (c)
Explanation: “Transient” means lasting only for a short time; impermanent. The opposite is “permanent,” meaning lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
Q25. Choose the word opposite to “VAGRANT”.
(a) Nomad
(b) Settled
(c) Wanderer
(d) Itinerant
Answer: (b)
Explanation: “A vagrant” is a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging. Its opposite is “settled,” meaning established in a fixed residence or way of life; not moving about.
