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15PD202 – VERBAL APTITUDE

PRACTICE WORKSHEETS
ANTONYMS I

Pick out the opposite meaning or antonym of the words given below:

1. IMPLICATE
(a) appease ` (b) exonerate
(c) adore (d) advocate

2. VACILLATING
(a) fascinating (b) fanaticism
(c) indolence (d) resolute

3. RECKLESS
(a) modest (b) awkward
(c) celebrated (d) cautious

4. INSULT
(a) humiliation (b) credulity
(c) degradation (d) honour

5. ABANDON
(a) roost (b) forfeit
(c) quit (d) forsake

6. OFFEND
(a) angry (b) hate
(c) force (d) respect

7. INDICT
(a) condemn (b) reprimand
(c) acquit (d) allege

8. OBSCENE
(a) decent (b) objectionable
(c) condemnable (d) jealousy

9. LIBERATE
(a) imprison (b) enclose
(c) liberal (d) conceal

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10. MELANCHOLY
(a) depressed (b) prejudiced
(c) reckless (d) cheerful

11. LEGITIMATE
(a) valid (b) extend
(c) unlawful (d) distinguished

12. VACILLATE
(a) amplify (b) stimulate
(c) consistent (d) eradicate

13. HINDER
(a) expedite (b) protect
(c) devote (d) create

14. TERSE
(a) lengthy (b) scarce
(c) diffuse (d) headless

15. MULTIPLICITY
(a) finite (b) uniformity
(c) magnitude (d) infinite

16. NAIVE
(a) subtle (b) energise
(c) spotless (d) clever

17. ANACHRONISTIC
(a) formerly (b) present
(c) futuristic (d) non-existing

18. TRAIT
(a) symbol (b) uncharacteristic
(c) habit (d) identity

19. GARISH
(a) tasteful (b) green
(c) scenic (d) contrasting
20. GEOLOGICAL
(a) astral (b) solar
(c) galactic (d) heavenly

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21. REJUVENATION
(a) sexual (b) perfect
(c) killing (d) magical

22. APATHETIC
(a) agitated (b) happy
(c) concerned (d) surprised

23. HOMOGENISED
(a) set type (b) multi-coloured
(c) different (d) rejected

24. PROVE
(a) vapid (b) assume
(c) disincline (d) atone

25. ACCOLADE
(a) balcony (b) outer garment
(c) drink (d) criticism

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