Antonyms Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Detrimental
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6450e5aa13eb5908ae2ed771Detrimental
- 1Baselessfalse
- 2Harmlesstrue
- 3Senselessfalse
- 4Meaninglessfalse
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Answer : 2. "Harmless"
Explanation :
"Detrimental" means causing harm or damage, so its antonym would be "Harmless," which indicates something that does not cause harm or injury. Therefore, option (B) Harmless is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘fertile’ in the given sentence.
The teacher asked, “Wheat is grown in which kind of land – rich, wet, barren and fecund?”
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646c6898c899b466f4647237The teacher asked, “Wheat is grown in which kind of land – rich, wet, barren and fecund?”
- 1Fecundfalse
- 2Richfalse
- 3Barrentrue
- 4Wetfalse
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Answer : 3. "Barren"
Explanation :
In the context of the sentence, the teacher is asking about the kind of land suitable for growing wheat. "Fertile" means capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops, while "barren" means not suitable for cultivation or lacking in vegetation. Therefore, option (C) Barren is the opposite or antonym of "fertile" in this context.
Q:Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Comic
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64634bb1f75f230a7a77f113- 1Nativefalse
- 2Costlyfalse
- 3Tragictrue
- 4Emptyfalse
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Answer : 3. "Tragic"
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Insatiable
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6435124e06979810acd88d5aInsatiable
- 1Urgentfalse
- 2Fulfilledtrue
- 3Greedyfalse
- 4Insistentfalse
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Answer : 2. "Fulfilled "
Explanation :
"Insatiable" refers to an inability to be satisfied or appeased. The opposite or antonym would be "Fulfilled," indicating a state of being satisfied or content. Therefore, option (B) Fulfilled is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Q: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Algid
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644a9bc5f35a0dce59e5ad94- 1Algaefalse
- 2Gelidfalse
- 3Igneoustrue
- 4Cleanfalse
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Answer : 3. "Igneous"
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Agitate
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642ac48c72ca731a991545eaAgitate
- 1Blamefalse
- 2Strikefalse
- 3Distressfalse
- 4Soothetrue
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Answer : 4. "Soothe"
Explanation :
"Agitate" means to disturb, excite, or make anxious. The opposite or antonym would be "Soothe," which means to calm or pacify. Therefore, option (D) Soothe is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
I felt terribly jaded after working all weekend.
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64523e5039143d085f3a8747I felt terribly jaded after working all weekend.
- 1gluttedfalse
- 2refreshedtrue
- 3spentfalse
- 4vigorousfalse
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Answer : 2. "refreshed"
Explanation :
"Jaded" refers to feeling tired, worn out, or lacking enthusiasm due to overexertion or overexposure. The opposite or antonym of feeling jaded is feeling "refreshed," which implies a renewal of energy and a revitalized state. Therefore, option (B) refreshed is the most appropriate antonym in this context.
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.
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646217fbc899b466f44862c9His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.
- 1ineffectualfalse
- 2conservativetrue
- 3centralfalse
- 4hystericalfalse
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Answer : 2. " conservative"
Explanation :
In the context of the sentence, "liberal" is used to describe policies that are open to change and progress. The opposite or antonym of "liberal" in this context is "conservative," which implies a preference for maintaining existing traditions and resisting change. Therefore, option (B) conservative is the most appropriate antonym.