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. | Kindred | relation, species, relative, affinity | unrelated, dissimilar, hetrogeneous, disparate |
2. | Keen | sharp, poignant, eager, acute | vapid, insipid, blunt, undesiring |
3. | Knave | dishonest, scoundrel, vagabond, rogue | paragon, innocent, benefactor, idealist |
4. | Knell | death knell, last blow, demolish, suppress | reconstruction, rediscovery, procreation, resurrection |
5. | Knotty | complicated, difficult, arduous, onerous | simple, manageable, tractable, flexible glue |
6. | Luxuriant | profuse, abundant, dense, plentiful | scanty, meagre, inadequate, deficient |
7. | luscious | palatable, delicious, delectable, delightful | unsavoury, tart, sharp, sour |
8. | Lure | attract, entice, tempt, induce | repel, dissuade, confute, threaten |
9. | Lunacy | delusion, insanity, madness, imbecility | normalcy, sanity, sagacity, shrewdness |
10. | Ludicrous | absurd, bizarre, preposterous, grotesque | balanced, congruous, consistent, solemn |
11. | Lucid | sound, rational, coherent, sane | obscure, hidden, incomprehensible, unintelligible |
12. | Listless | lazy, inattentive, spiritless, incurious | brisk, attentive, diligent, agile |
13. | Linger | foiter, prolong, hesitate, delay | hasten, quicken, dart, hurry |
14. | Liberate | emancipate, rescue, unshackle, absolve | suppress, menacle, obstruct, detain |
15. | Liberal | magnanimous, hospitality, generous, benevolence | stingy, niggardly, malevolent, malicious |
16. | Liable | accountable, bound, responsible, likely | unaccountable, apt to, irresponsible, exempt |
17. | Lenient | compassionate, merciful, moderate, tolerant | cruel, severe, violent, vehement |
18. | Lax | slack, careless, negligence, indifferent | firm, reliable, meticulous, scruplous |
19. | Lavish | abundant, excessive, profuse, extravagant | scarce, deficient, frugal, conserve |
20. | Lassitude | languor, tiredness, weariness, lethargy | vivacity, agility, animate, lively |
21. | Laudable | deserving, honourable, praiseworthy, acceptable | vicious, blame worthy, venomous, condemnable |
22. | Languid | pensive, lethargic, exhausted, fatigued | lively, animated, refreshed, restored |
23. | Lament | grieve, deplore, regret, bemoan | amuse, entertain, enliven, solace |
24. | Lag | retard, falter, linger, dawdle | quicken, accelerate, expedite, spurt |
25. | Laconic | brief, condensed, concise, compact | dilated, profused, diffuse, wordy |
26. | Mutual | joint, identical, correlative, reciprocal | separate, distinct, divergent, individual |
27. | Mutinous | recalcitrant, insurgent, unruly, revolutionary | submissive, faithful, compliant, loyal |
28. | Murky | dusky, dreary, dismal, bleak | bright, shining, luminous, radiant |
29. | Munificent | liberal, hospitable, benevolent, kind | frugal, penurious, moderate, economical |
30. | Multitude | crowd, throng, mass, swarm | minority, handful, paucity, scarcity |
31. | Morose | surly, sulky, sullen, depressed | sprightly, animated, buoyant, blithe |
32. | Monotonous | irksome, tedious, humdrum, insipid | varied, pleasant, appealing, captivating |
33. | Momentous | notable, eventful, consequential, stirring | trivial, insignificant, commonplace, immaterial |
34. | Mollify | appease, assuage, relieve, mitigate | irritate, infuriate, aggravate, exasperate |
35. | Molest | pester, harass, vex, misbehave | console, soothe, comfort, cheer |
36. | Modest | reserved, unpretentious, humble, courteous | audacious, arrogant, pompous, vain |
37. | Moderate | limited, reasonable, lenient, temperate | excessive, extravagant, violent, vehement |
38. | Mitigate | alleviate, relieve, lessen, assuage | augment, enhance, intensify, aggravate |
39. | Miraculous | marvellous, extraordinary, astounding, amazing | ordinary. trivial, familiar., natural |
40. | Minute | diminutive, miniature, small, microscopic | large, colossal, stupendous, immense |
41. | Mettle | courage, determination, stamina, spirit | timidity, fear, cowardice, diffident |
42. | Meritorious | commendable, admirable, deserving, praiseworthy | unworthy, infamous, disreputable, culpable |
43. | Mercurial | variable, changeable, unstable, erratic | stable, constant, steady, steadfast |
44. | Mendacity | falsehood, deception, perjury, perfidious | probity, honesty, veracity, candour |
45. | Melodious | dulcet, musical, harmonious, sweet | grating, dissonant, discordant, rancour |
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.
He displayed a distinct tendency to long-winded speeches when asked how he was.
A. Boring B. Repetitive C. Circumlocutory D. Hyperbolic
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.
Modesty is the virtue but it must not be allowed to be exploited.
A. Reserve B. Boldness C. Mildness D. Humility
Answer: B
Directions The given word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word that is furthest (opposite) in meaning to the main word. Laconic | |||
Right Option : B | |||
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Directions: The given word followed by four words or groups of words.Select the word that is similar in meaning to the main word. Middle | |||
Right Option : D | |||
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Directions In the given sentences a word or phrase is written in bold and blue followed by four words/phrases. Select the synonym of the word or words (occurring) in the sentence in bold and blue letters) as per the context. Momentous change are taking place in the social and economic life of India. | |||
Right Option : D | |||
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