ANTONYMS — PRACTICE SET-2 — SOLVED

1. Kapil’s bowling yesterday proved very costly.
A) economical B) frugal
C) thrifty D) expensive

2. I cannot see much likeness between the two boys.
A) enmity B) hatred
C) difference D) dislike

3. I am still dubious about that plan.
A) certain B) doubtful
C) docile        D) faithful

4. The wise say that life is meant not merely to accumulate wealth but for self-realization.
A) amass B) produce
C) scatter       D) gather

5. He will never turn down your request.
A) turn up B) turn over
C) reject         D) accept

6. Real happiness does not lie in material possessions alone.
A) physical B) essential
C) spiritual    D) manual

7. I was upset by his hostile attitude.
A) friendly B) positive
C) negative    D) inimical

8. Ashoka was a magnanimous king.
A) small B) petty
C) kind           D) majestic

9. Mala is always defiant in her behaviour.
A) obedient B) rebellious
C) meek D) friendly

10. I find his views repugnant.
A) amiable B) repulsive
C) amoral D) apolitical

11. The officer exaggerated the damage caused by the rowdies.
A) underwrote B) condemned
C) ignored     D) underestimated

12. The speaker was unable to pacify the crowd.
A) excite B) antagonize
C) threaten   D) challenge

13. His officer was a very strict person.
A) pleasant B) open hearted
C) lenient      D) indifferent

14. Servitude is not helpful for mental growth.
A) Disservice            B) Retirement
C) Freedom   D) Termination

15. His attitude to poor people is deplorable.
A) commendable B) miserable
C) equitable D) desirable

16. The guest made derogatory remarks about the food he was served.
A) interesting B) complimentary
C) unnecessary D) cheerful

17. He has an aversion to milk.
A) dear B) loving
C) liking         D) pet

18. The paucity of good teachers is the chief reason for the present condition of these schools.
A) presence B) surplus
C) appointment        D) retention

19. Don’t you think his account of things was monotonous?
A) agreeable B) acceptable
C) varied D) indecent

20. Spurious drugs can prove to be fatal.
A) Virtuous   B) Inferior
C) Genuine   D) Contemptuous

21. His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.
A) disapproved B) misunderstood
C) praised      D) welcomed

22. The climbers found the ascent nerve breaking.
A) slide B) fall
C) decline D) descent

23. A friendly dog met us at the farm gate.
A) helpful B) understanding
C) quiet D) hostile

24. He is extremely intelligent but proud.
A) dull B) weak
C) ignorant   D) arrogant

25. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of the ministerial office.
A) wanting B) willing
C) anxious     D) eager

ANSWER KEY

Solution with explanation

4. Option ‘C’ (scatter). SCATTER = throw in various random directions

8. Option ‘B’ (petty). PETTY = not important and not worth giving attention to; e.g.

Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.

10. Option ‘A’ (amiable). AMIABLE = friendly

19. Option ‘C’ (varied). VARIED = containing or changing between several different things or types; e.g.

With its varied climate, the country attracts both winter and summer sports enthusiasts.

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