ANTONYMS — PRACTICE SET-7 — SOLVED

1. Initial
   A) Commencing B) Terminal
   C) Delayed     D) Disastrous
2. Detained
   A) Protected B) Dismissed
   C) Released D) Deterred
3. Flimsy
   A) Healthy B) Strong
   C) Agile D) Wholesome
4. Adamant
   A) Confused B) Stressing
   C) Indecisive D) Yielding
5. Autonomous
   A) Self-Government B) Dependent
   C) Defensive D) Neutral
6. Obstinate
   A) Docile B) Aggravate
   C) Offensive D) Oppressive
7. Irascible
   A) Cranky B) Choleric
   C) Amiable D) Waspish
8. Ferocious
   A) Mild B) Sweet
   C) Brutal D) Wild
9. Terminate
   A) Confine B) Repeal
   C) Commence D) Progress
10. Despair
    A) Hope B) Sneer
    C) Compliment        D) Irony
11. Rugged
    A) Hard B) Sturdy
    C) Smooth D) Rough
12. Quiescent
    A) Ignorant B) Active
    C) Innocent D) Improper
13. Malleable
    A) Teachable B) Intractable
    C) Manageable D) Pliable
14. Squander
    A) Spend B) Reduce
    C) Slander D) Skimp
15. Disavowal
    A) Rebuttal B) Repeal
    C) Approval D) Appeal
16. Inclement
    A) Radical B) Mild
    C) Harsh D) Tyrannical
17. Futile
    A) Distinct B) Open
    C) Pleased D) Fruitful
18. Contemplative
    A) Wistful B) Unreflective
    C) Numbed D) Aroused
19. Invaluable
    A) Priceless B) Rare
    C) Inestimable D) Worthless
20. Evade
    A) Invade B) Escape
    C) Shun D) Confront
21. Unrealistic
    A) Natural B) Visionary
    C) Reasonable D) Actual
22. Depraved
    A) Great B) Enhanced
    C) Moral D) Prosperous
23. Meticulous
    A) Slovenly B) Meretricious
    C) Shaggy D) Mutual
24. Amicable
    A) Cunning B) Shy
    C) Hostile D) Crazy
25. Clarity
    A) Exaggeration B) Candour
    C) Confusion D) Reserve

ANSWER KEY

Solution with explanation

16. Option ‘B’ (Mild). INCLEMENT = (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet; e.g.

Walkers should be prepared for inclement weather.

18. Option ‘B’ (Unreflective). CONTEMPLATION = serious and quiet thought for a period of time; e.g.

a) She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
b) The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.

20. Option ‘D’ (Confront). EVADE = to avoid or escape from someone or something; e.g.

She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze.

23. Option ‘A’ (Slovenly). SLOVENLY = untidy and dirty; e.g.

I’ll have to improve my slovenly habits, my mother’s coming to stay.

24. Option ‘C’ (Hostile). HOSTILE = unfriendly and not liking something; e.g.

The Prime Minister had a hostile reception in Delhi this morning.

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