Practice Questions on Antonyms

What is a Synonym?

A Synonym is a word or phrase with the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase. Thus, words that are similar in meaning are called “Synonyms”....

What is an Antonym?

An antonym is a term or phrase that has the opposite meaning to another. In simple words, we can say that Antonyms are the opposite of any given word. Such words with opposite meanings are known as “Antonyms”....

Synonyms and Antonyms Examples

Sr. No. Word Meaning For Example Synonyms Antonyms 1 Berserk (adjective): out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied. Students went berserk when they knew that their fellow mate has brought a gun in class. agitatedly, confusedly, crazily, desperately, feverishly calmly, collectedly, composedly, coolly 2 Vantage  (noun) a place or position affording a good view of something. Riyan could see across the river from his vantage point. advantage, better, bulge detriment, stranglehold, disparity, imbalance, inequality 3 Ostracize (verb): exclude from a society or group. Since he was studious and introvert, he was ostracized by his classmates. castigate, chastise, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, admonish, chide, reprove approve, endorse, eulogize, exalt 4 Rudimentary (adjective) belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development.  rudimentary shelters were built by prehistoric peoples. basic, simple, uncomplicated, backward, underdeveloped, undeveloped, unsophisticated advanced, developed, evolved, high, higher, late 5 Bulwark (noun) to drive danger or attack away from; a defensive wall they vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack. model, original, originator assail, assault, attack 6 Archetype (noun) a prototype; an original which has been imitated.  A Library in my city is the archetype of an old-style themed Library. model, original, originator  copy, imitation, replica, reproduction 7 Invidious (adjective) (of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others. It is invidious to judge someone by listening to a one-sided story only covetous, envious, green-eyed, jaundiced, jealous, resentful generous, kind, kind-hearted, altruistic, benevolent, charitable 8 Smug (adjective) having or showing excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements. Aarav was feeling smug when he learned he cleared IIT arrogant, assumptive, bumptious, cavalier egoless, humble, modest, uncomplacent 9 Palliate (verb) allay or moderate (fears or suspicions). My lawyer for this case would try to palliate, my act from the standpoint of the law Vijay Malaya and Neerav Modi are accused of peculating Bank’s money.  aggravate, exacerbate 10 Niggardly (adjective) ungenerous with money, time, etc.; mean.  “Rishi accused the Government of being unbelievably niggardly”. careful, chary, conserving, economical, economizing, frugal altruistic, selfless, unselfish, extravagant 11 Malediction (noun) a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil; a curse. “Workers left the factory, muttering maledictions against their Supervisor.” anathema, ban, curse, execration, imprecation citation, commendation, endorsement 12 Legion (adjective) great in number.  “her fans are legion” many, multi-fold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous few, countable, limited 13 Gratuitous (adjective) done without good reason; uncalled for.  “gratuitous violence” dispensable, inessential, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unnecessary, unwarranted all-important, crucial, important, vital, imperative, pressing, urgent 14 Horrendous (adjective) extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible. “Vartika suffered horrendous injuries”. daunting, demoralizing, disconcerting, discouraging, dismaying calming, comforting, consoling, inviting, pacifying 15 Callous (adjective) cheerful friendliness; geniality.  Some people make callous comments even for the last rites and funerals as well.  boorish, heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, uncaring, unfriendly, unloving, unthinking charitable, compassionate, humane, kindly, merciful....

Difference Between Synonyms and Antonyms

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Practice Questions on Synonyms:

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Practice Questions on Antonyms :

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