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Antonyms Questions
Chapter: Vocabulary | Total Available: 94 Real Questions
Directions:Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined/marked word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly
. 4[Q] Their new colour scheme is hideous*.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
The term "hideous" is defined as extremely ugly or very unpleasant. The word comes from the Latin "hideosus", which signifies a sense of horror or disgust.💡 Usage & Examples
Correct: "The artist's new painting was hideous." Incorrect: "The artist's new painting was beautiful." (Here, 'beautiful' contradicts 'hideous'.)🔍 Option Analysis
- A: appalling - means shocking or horrific; synonymous with 'hideous'.
- B: beautiful - means pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically; an antonym of 'hideous'.
- C: grotesque - implies unnatural or bizarre; similar to 'hideous'.
- D: macabre - relates to the grim or ghastly; also similar to 'hideous'.
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
To recall opposites, remember: "H" for "Hideous" corresponds to "B" for "Beautiful".📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Oxford English Dictionary.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly.
He is an industrious workman.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
'Industrious' originates from Latin 'industria', meaning diligence or hard work.
💡 Usage & Examples
Correct: "He is an industrious student who always submits assignments on time."
Incorrect: "He is lazy student who never studies."
🔍 Option Analysis
- A: active - Engaged in action; not opposite of industrious.
- B: productive - Yielding favorable results; also not an antonym.
- C: lazy - Unwilling to work; this is the antonym.
- D: disloyal - Lacking loyalty; not related to industrious.
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
Remember: 'Industrious' implies diligence—'lazy' is the clear opposite. Use the mnemonic: In-DUST-rious = DUST = Lazy.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Wren & Martin English Grammar, Vocabulary Section.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly.
Plants grow in abundance here.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
The word 'grow' means to increase in size, number, or importance. Its antonym should convey the opposite meaning, indicating a decrease or reduction in size.💡 Usage & Examples
Correct: "In a drought, plants tend to shrivel instead of grow." Incorrect: "Plants grow and then they shrivel." (Correct usage is not shown here to avoid confusion.)🔍 Option Analysis
A: Shrivel - To shrink or wither, especially due to dryness. B: Stretch - To extend in length or breadth. C: Spread - To extend over a wider area. D: Enlarge - To increase in size, volume, or quantity.⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
Remember that antonyms represent opposites. A quick wish mnemonic: "Shrivel = Smaller; Grow = Larger."📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against standard English language sources.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly.
She rarely comes here.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
The word 'rarely' means 'not often' or 'seldom'. Understanding the antonym helps in grasping the nuances of frequency.
💡 Usage & Examples
Example of correct usage: "She rarely attends events." Here, 'rarely' indicates infrequency, suggesting that attendance is uncommon.
🔍 Option Analysis
- A: seldom - Means 'not often', synonymous with 'rarely'.
- B: never - Implies an absolute lack of occurrence.
- C: always - Indicates a constant presence, opposite of 'rarely'.
- D: frequently - Suggests a high occurrence, also opposite to 'rarely'.
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
To remember: 'rarely' pairs with low frequency but its antonym 'always' signifies high frequency.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Derived from standard English vocabulary usage guidelines.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly.
She is a rather crooked woman.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
The term "crooked" refers to being dishonest or not straightforward. Its origins can be traced back to Middle English "crookede," indicating something bent or not straight.
💡 Usage & Examples
Correct: Her dealings were straightforward, ensuring transparency.
Incorrect: He was known for his crooked practices in business.
🔍 Option Analysis
A: Polite - Means showing good manners and respect. Not an antonym.
B: Generous - Means freely giving. Also not an antonym.
C: Straightforward - Means honest, clear, and direct. This is the correct antonym.
D: Happy - Denotes a feeling of pleasure or contentment. Not related to "crooked".
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
Remember: "crooked" implies dishonesty; think of "crooked paths" to visualize dishonesty in behavior.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Oxford English Dictionary on word meanings.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
His opinion is lopsided.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
'Lopsided' refers to something that is uneven or imbalanced, tilting towards one side. The term is derived from the combination of "lop," meaning to cut, and "side," indicating a lack of proportion.
💡 Usage & Examples
Correct: The committee was criticized for its lopsided decision-making.
Incorrect: The lopsided win was celebrated by the home team.
🔍 Option Analysis
- A: Partial - Meaning biased or not whole; relates closely to 'lopsided.'
- B: Crooked - Refers to something bent or dishonest; does not imply balance.
- C: Unequal - Suggests disparity, closely linked to 'lopsided.'
- D: Balanced - Opposite of 'lopsided,' implying equal proportion.
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
Remember: 'Lopsided' indicates imbalance; think of "lop" as cutting off equal sides. An easy way to remember the antonym 'Balanced' is to visualize a balanced scale.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Wren & Martin English Grammar, Section on Synonyms and Antonyms.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
His work is praiseworthy.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
The word 'praiseworthy' refers to something deserving of admiration or approval. Its origin combines 'praise' (to express approval) with a suffix that conveys worth or value.
💡 Usage & Examples
Correct: "Her contributions to the charity were praiseworthy."
Incorrect: "His work is condemnable." (Here both phrases use antonymic meanings.)
🔍 Option Analysis
A: 'Admirable' - Deserving respect or approval (synonym).
C: 'Commendable' - Worthy of praise (synonym).
D: 'Creditable' - Deserving acknowledgment (synonym).
B: 'Condemnable' - Deserving condemnation; strongly disapproved (antonym).
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
Remember that 'praiseworthy' implies positive attributes. Use the mnemonic: "Praise is the raise of worth!" to recall its meaning and relation to its antonym.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Oxford English Dictionary and Merriam-Webster Thesaurus.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
His deeds had retrograde results.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
'Retrograde' derives from Latin 'retrogradus,' meaning "going backward." It describes actions or effects that regress rather than progress.💡 Usage & Examples
Correct Usage: His retrograde actions hindered progress.
Incorrect Usage: His deeds had progressive results (this is opposite in meaning).
🔍 Option Analysis
A: Progressive - Moving forward or advancing; antonym of retrograde.
B: Negative - Denotes a drawback or downside; not directly opposite.
C: Retreating - Moving backward; similar meaning to retrograde.
D: Reverse - Going backward; very close in meaning to retrograde.
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
Remember: 'Retro' means back. Connect it with 'progressive' through their prefixes: 'pro' (forward) vs. 'retro' (backward).📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Wren & Martin English Grammar, focusing on antonyms and word origins.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
He always offers palatable solutions.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
'Palatable' originates from the Latin root "palatum," meaning 'the roof of the mouth' and refers to something that is acceptable or agreeable, particularly in taste or mind.
💡 Usage & Examples
Correct Usage: "The chef's meal was palatable, pleasing the guests."
Incorrect Usage: "The meal was unacceptable, disappointing everyone." This highlights how 'palatable' conveys positive acceptability whereas 'unacceptable' expresses the opposite.
🔍 Option Analysis
- A: acceptable - Meaning something that is tolerable or satisfactory. Synonym of 'palatable'.
- B: agreeable - Indicating something that is pleasing or satisfactory. Also a synonym of 'palatable'.
- C: unacceptable - Something that is not satisfactory or suitable; hence the correct antonym of 'palatable'.
- D: pleasant - Describes something enjoyable or agreeable, similar to 'palatable'.
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
Remember that 'palatable' suggests a level of enjoyment and satisfaction in taste or agreement. A mnemonic to recall antonyms: "Palatable is Pleased; Unacceptable is Unfit."
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 'palatable' and its antonyms.
Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
His views on the subject are microscopic.
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📖 Rule & Word Origin
'Microscopic' refers to something extremely small or detailed, often used in the context of views or perspectives. Derived from the Greek roots 'mikros' (small) and 'skopein' (to look).
💡 Usage & Examples
Correct: His views on the subject are not just microscopic; they also encompass broader perspectives.
Incorrect: His views on the subject are microscopic in the grand scheme.
🔍 Option Analysis
- A: broad-based - Involving a wide scope; the opposite of microscopic.
- B: minute - Extremely small; synonymous with microscopic.
- C: precise - Exact or accurate; still relates closely to the idea of small detail.
- D: fine - Thin or delicate; similar to microscopic in certain contexts.
⚡ Grammatical Traps & Mnemonics
Remember that 'microscopic' focuses on the small, while its antonym 'broad-based' emphasizes diversity and wide overview.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Wren & Martin English Grammar, vocabulary section.