A word or phrase that has the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.
A word or phrase having opposite meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.
Questions related to synonyms and antonyms require a strong word power or vocabulary also it requires proper knowledge of the usage of appropriate words.In the table below we have given certain words and the lists of Synonyms and Antonyms separately. A students is required to study the words carefully. These words will add to the vocabulary that you have already mastered.
S. No | Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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1. | Awkward | clumsy, ungainly, ponderous, rough | clever, dexterous, apt, skilful |
2. | Apparent | evident, obvious, perceptible, distinct | masked, obscure, indistinct, doubtful |
3. | Allure | entice, fascinate, tempt, seduce | repulse, repel, deter, distaste |
4. | Abortive | vain, useless, fruitless, unproductive | effectual, productive, successful, progressive |
5. | Abominable | odious, detestable, repugnant, aversion | likeable, pleasant, affectionate, enjoyable |
6. | Allay | pacify, soothe, lighten, assuage | aggravate, heighten, agitate, excite |
7. | Axiom | maxim, saying, dictum, truth | absurdity, blunder, ridiculousness, irrelevant |
8. | Assiduous | constant, diligent, attentive, persevering | indifference, careless, indolent, lethargic |
9. | Abjure | forsake, renounce, retract, revoke | approve, sanction, patronise, adopt |
10. | Abject | despicable. servile, base, contemptible | exalted, commendable, praiseworthy, imposing |
11. | Aversion | dislike, hatred, indifferent, apathy | affection, fondness, niceness, liking |
12. | Authebtic | genuine, reliable, valid, guaranteed | fictitious, counterfeit, unreal, false |
13. | Audacity | boldness, arrogance, insolence, haughtiness | mildness, humility, cowardice, submission |
14. | Astute | clever, intelligent, wise, brilliant | dull, unintelligent, shallow, solid |
15. | Abettor | assistant, accomplice, colleague, associate | opponent, adversary, antagonist, rival |
16. | Abate | moderate, mitigate, lessen, decrease | aggravate, intensify, augment, supplement |
17. | Arraign | charge, blame, accuse, complain | exculpate, pardon, condone, exonerate |
18. | Apathy | unconcern, indifference, insensitivity, aloofness | concern, care, anxiety, eagerness |
19. | Alien | foreigner, outsider, stranger, emigrant | native, citizen, resident, occupant |
20. | Alacrity | swiftness, briskness, promptness, speed | laziness, sluggishness, indolence, lethargy |
21. | Affront | provoke, exasperate, indignity, irreverence | conciliate, appease, mollify, assuage |
22. | Adversity | misfortune, calamity, misery, affliction | prosperity, fortune, assistance, favour |
23. | Antique | ancient, old fashioned, primitive, of past | modern, recent, novelty, vogue |
24. | Antipathy | hostility, aversion, disillusion, dislike | admiration, approval, fascination, devotion |
25. | Amplify | enlarge, extend, dialation, elevate | curtail, lessen, diminution, contraction |
26. | Amass | gather, accumulate, store, collect | disperse, dissipate, spend, scatter |
27. | Alleviaty | abate, relieve, mitigate, lessen | intensify, augment, aggravate, enhance |
28. | Admonish | counsel, reprove, warn, chastise | approve, applaud, praise, flattery |
29. | Adjacent | adjoining, beside, proximity, closeness | distant, separate, remoteness, aloofness |
30. | Adherent | follower, disciple, dependent, supporter | rival, adversary, opponent, antagonist |
31. | Accomplish | attain, succeed, triumph, exploit | forsake, deter, disappoint, collapse |
32. | Absolve | pardon, forgive, reprieve, relent | compel, accuse, charge, bind |
33. | Acrimony | harshness, bitterness, inhumanity. enmity | sweetness, courtesy, humanity, benevolence |
34. | Accumulation | store, amass, preservation, conservation | scattering, dissipation, separation, division |
35. | Accord | agreement, harmony, consonance, unison | disagreement, denial, controversy, discord |
36. | Abound | flourish, swell, teem, plentiful | deficient, destitute, want, scarce |
37. | Adamant | stubborn, obdurate, inflexible, rigid | flexible, soft, suppleness, tender |
38. | Abash | discourage, confound, embrass, discompose | encourage, uphold, embolden, hearten |
39. | Adjunct | appendage, complement, addition., joining | lessening, separation, subtraction, removal |
40. | Adroit | proficient, expert, skilful, adept | inept, clumsy, unskilled, awkward |
Illustration : - In the following sentences a word phrase is written in bold. For each bold part four words/phrases are listed below each sentence. Choose the word nearest in meaning to bold part.
Honest offices find it difficult to attune themselves to corrupt bureaucracy.
A. Tune B. adapt C. harmony D. accusation
Answer: C
Illustration : - In the following sentences a word phrase is written in bold. For each bold part four words/phrases are listed below each sentence. Choose the word nearest to the opposite in meaning to bold part.
He was charged with abetting the murder of an innocent child.
A. Baffle B. instigate C. promote D. support
Answer: A
Directions The sentence given below is followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word occurring in the sentence in bold and blue letters as per the context. A small altercation between the children started off a riot. | |||
Right Option : B | |||
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Directions The sentence given below is followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word occurring in the sentence in bold and blue letters as per the context. The boy comes of an affluent family. | |||
Right Option : A | |||
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Directions The sentence given below is followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym cf the word occurring in the sentence in bold and blue letters as per the context. Businessmen who lack acumen cannot be expected to be very successful. | |||
Right Option : B | |||
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