Directions: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given words.
Buoyant
Happy
Light-hearted
Pessimistic
Cheerful
Answer: (c) PessimisticSolution: "Buoyant" means "Optimistic".Ex: Please talk to him, when he will be in buoyant mood.So the antonym will be "Pessimistic" which means "thinking or tending about worst".Ex: He is pessimistic about the new project.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Spur
Stimulus
Prompt
Impetus
Disincentive
Answer: (d) DisincentiveSolution: "Spur" means "A thing that encourages someone".Ex: These gifts will spur our employees.So the antonym will be "Disincentive" which means "a thing that discourages someone".Ex: New rules will disincentive our employees.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Moribund
Flourishing
Dying
Stagnating
Decaying
Answer: (a) Flourishing.Solution: "Moribund" means "lacking vitality".Ex: He was moribund in the marathon.So the antonym will be "Flourishing" which means "developing rapidly".Ex: He has continued to flourish.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Cease
Stop
Terminate
Continue
Pause
Answer: (c) ContinueSolution: "Cease" means "come to an end".Ex: The border is ceased now.So the antonym will be "Continue" which means "remain in operation".Ex: The business will be continued between China and USA.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Inevitable
Assured
Uncertain
Inescapable
Inexorable
Answer: (b) UncertainSolution: "Inevitable" means "something unavoidable".Ex: These people are inevitable for the government.So the antonym will be "Uncertain" which means "not sure of something".Ex: I am uncertain about my exam result.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Bind
Pinion
Release
Hitch
Attach
Answer: (b) ReleaseSolution: "Bind" means "tie something together".Ex: Books are binding together by ropes.So the antonym will be "Release" which means "allow to escape".Ex: Magician released the tiger from the cage.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Promote
Obstruct
Aid
Foster
Stimulate
Answer: (a) ObstructSolution: "Promote" means "to support or encourage a cause".Ex: Our organization is promoting a pollution-free environment.So the antonym will be "Obstruct" which means "to block or make difficult something in motion".Ex: My cell phone network operator can obstruct my outgoing calls.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Noteworthy
Notable
Ordinary
Outstanding
Unique
Answer: (b) OrdinarySolution: "Noteworthy" means "something interesting or significant".Ex: This is a noteworthy journey.So the antonym will be "Ordinary" which means "with no special features".Ex: She seemed like an ordinary lady.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Iniquitous
Sinful
Evil
Intolerable
Virtuous
Answer: (d) VirtuousSolution: "Iniquitous" means "something grossly unfair and morally wrong".Ex: He is an iniquitous man.So the antonym will be "Virtuous" which means "to have high moral standard".Ex: She is a very virtuous girl.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Marginal
Slight
Gross
Tiny
minor
Answer: (b) GrossSolution: "Marginal" means "something very less important".Ex: It looks like a very marginal difference between these two products.So the antonym will be "Gross" which means "something very important or very obvious".Ex: Gross amount was taken by the government.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.