In this section, each item consists of a word or a phrase which is underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
Their meeting was rather boisterous.
Important Questions on Vocabulary
Direction: The sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most opposite in meaning to the capitalised word.
The doctor found the patient INERT.
In the questions given below, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.
Ludicrous
In the following question, choose the word which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given highlighted word.
Planets move in their orbits.
His writings have been much eulogised by Indian scholars.
In the following sentence, choose the word which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given highlighted word.
Friendship is always reciprocal.
Directions: A sentence is given with a highlighted word. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word.
He was not as susceptible as the others suspected.
In the following sentence, choose the word which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given highlighted word.
Rakesh is an eccentric prodigal.
Directions: A sentence is given with a highlighted word. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word.
There is a dearth of food in Somalia nowadays.
Palatable
He has suspended his secretary on a flimsy ground.
Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems.
In the following question, choose the word which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given highlighted word.
Temperature is a measure of internal energy of an object and is frequently expressed by physicists in units of Kelvin.
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Humane
In the following sentence, choose the word which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given highlighted word.
He wrote an incisive article on corruption in politics.
Directions: A sentence is given with a highlighted word. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word.
It is really a gracious occasion for all of us.
In the following question, choose the word which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given highlighted word.
People argue about why Venus is so much warmer than the Earth.
Directions: A sentence is given with a highlighted word. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word.
He is always reticent in his dealings with others.
Directions: A sentence is given with a highlighted word. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word.
A detective should be vigilant towards every clue.
Directions: A sentence is given with a highlighted word. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word.
It was not a discordant decision.
Frugal
