Directions: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given words.
Dismantle
Deconstruct
Assemble
Demolish
Destroy
Answer: (b) AssembleSolution: "Dismantle" means "to take a machine or structure in to separate pieces".Ex: He dismantled his mobile.So the antonym will be "Assemble" which means "to fit separate parts together".Ex: She assembled a new machine.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Capricious
Fickle
Variable
Stable
Volatile
Answer: (c) StableSolution: "Capricious" means "to sudden change of behaviour".Ex: He is a capricious man.So the antonym will be "Stable" which means "not likely to change".Ex: This is a stable government.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Dearth
Abundance
Lack
Deficiency
Shortage
Answer: (a) AbundanceSolution: "Dearth" means "Lack of something".Ex: There is dearth of confidence in your answer.So the antonym will be "Abundance" which means "Abundance means a large quantity of something".Ex: He has an abundance of knowledge.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Prerequisite
Essential
Non-essential
Requirement
Necessity
Answer: (b) Non-essentialSolution: "Prerequisite" means "something required as a prior condition".Ex: The management should have a prerequisite plan.So the antonym will be "Non-essential" which means "something not absolutely necessary".Ex: It is a non-essential thing.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Vigorous
Strong
Fine
Fit
Weak
Answer: (d) WeakSolution: "Vigorous" means "healthy and full of energy".Ex: He is a vigorous man.So the antonym will be "Weak" which means "unhealthy and lack of energy".Ex: He is a weak person.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Exhaust
Overtire
Invigorate
Fatigue
Drain
Answer: (b) InvigorateSolution: "Exhaust" means "to feel very tired".Ex: He is feeling exhausted now.So the antonym will be "Invigorate" which means "to feel energetic".Ex: She is feeling energetic after eating food.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Distribute
Collect
Dispense
Allot
Assign
Answer: (a) CollectSolution: "Distribute" means "to give a share to each of recipients".Ex: The food was distributed to each child.So the antonym will be "Collect" which means "to bring together a number of things".Ex: He is collecting books to gain knowledge.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Tepid
Enthusiastic
Offhand
Half-hearted
Apathetic
Answer: (a) EnthusiasticSolution: "Tepid" means "Showing little enthusiasm".Ex: He is tepid towards reading this book.So the antonym will be "Enthusiastic" which means "showing intense interest".Ex: She is enthusiastic about learning this subject.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Prosperous
Thriving
Flourishing
Fruitfull
Depressed
Answer: (d) DepressedSolution: "Prosperous" means "to successfull in something".Ex: He is prosperous in knowledge.So the antonym will be "Depressed" which means "in a state of unhappiness".Ex: He is depressed because he failed in the last exam.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.
Boost
Raise
Uplift
Hinder
Enhance
Answer: (c) HinderSolution: "Boost" means "encourage to improve".Ex: The new system of education will boost employment.So the antonym will be "Hinder" which means "make difficult to do something".Ex: Teachers strictness hindered communication between students and teachers.All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.