Direct Answers Summary for Synonyms and Antonyms - Set 2

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• Question: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. MaidenAnswer: The correct answer is 'Last.' Key Points Let us see the meaning of Maiden: Maiden: being the first of its type. Example: The first hydrogen-powered airplane will make its maiden flight this year. Let us see the meanings of the given options: First: coming before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance. Initial: of or at the beginning. Maid: a girl or young woman who is not married. Last: after everyone or everything else. From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'Last' is the opposite of the meaning of the word 'Maiden.' Hence, the correct answer is 'Last.' Additional Information Let us see the synonyms of the given options: Word Synonym First Initial Initial Beginning Maid Lass Last Ultimate
• Question: Direction: Choose the antonym of the given word. GloomyAnswer: The correct answer is Cheerful.Key Points Let us see the meaning of Gloomy: Gloomy: dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening From the given options, we can say that the word 'Cheerful’ is the opposite in meaning. Let us see the meaning of Cheerful: Cheerful: noticeably happy and optimistic Hence, the correct answer is Cheerful. Additional Information Let’s see the meaning of other given options: WORDS MEANING Downcast (of a person) feeling despondent Nervous easily agitated or alarmed Pale inferior or unimpressive
• Question: Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined words or phrases- The business alliance between India and China began to dwindle since 2015.Answer: The correct answer is 'increase' Key Points Let's see the meaning of the given word- Dwindle- diminish gradually. Let's see an example- The community has dwindled to a tenth of its former size in the last two years. So the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. increase. Additional Information Let's see the meaning of the other words given in the options- Diminish- make or become less Complicated- consisted of many interconnected parts; intricate. Collapse- suddenly fall down or give away.
• Question: Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below COMPASSIONAnswer: The correct answer is 'Animosity'. Key Points Let's explore the meaning of the marked word and the given word. Compassion: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them. Example: I was hoping she might show a little compassion. Animosity: strong dislike, opposition, or anger Example: Of course we're competitive, but there's no personal animosity between us. From above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 3. Additional Information Benevolence: the quality of being kind and helpful. Example: His sunny, calm tone suggested a man of deep benevolence. Concern: to become involved with something, or worried about something. Example: Don't concern yourself. She'll be home soon. Sympathy: (an expression of) understanding and care for someone else's suffering. Example: The president has sent a message of sympathy to the relatives of the dead soldiers.
• Question: Direction: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. ConsensusAnswer: The correct answer is 'Discord'. Key Points The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Consensus' is 'Discord'. Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given options: Words Meaning Example Consensus a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people The general consensus in the office is that he can't do his job. Discord the state of not agreeing or sharing opinions A note of discord has crept into relations between the two countries. Accord (a formal) agreement On 31 May the two leaders signed a peace accord. Consent permission or agreement They can't publish your name without your consent. Unity the state of being joined together or in agreement Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise. Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. Additional Information We should learn words in a bunch if we want to enhance our vocabulary skills, learning through root words serves that purpose. Here, in the given question the root word of 'Consensus' is 'con' that means “with” or “thoroughly”. Let's look at some other words of the same root: Words Meaning Example Conclude to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing Before I conclude, I'd like to thank you all for coming. Connect to join or be joined with something else Can I connect my printer to your computer?
• Question: Give the antonym of the italicized word: His behaviour disgusted everyone.Answer: Here the correct answer is Pleased.Key Points Let's look at the meaning of the given word:- Disgusted(adjective) - feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval. For Example - Her stomach grumbled but the thought of a ham sandwich disgusted her. Let's look at the meaning of the correct answer:- ​Pleased(adjective) - feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation. For Example - We will be pleased to provide an independent appraisal. Let's look at the meaning of the other options:- ​Gusted(verb) - (of the wind) blow in gusts. For Example - The wind was gusting through the branches of the tree. Irritated(adjective) - showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed. For Example - The irritated look on Alec's face. Surprised(adjective) - feeling or showing surprise. For Example - There was a surprised silence. Therefore, the correct antonym for the given word is Pleased.
• Question: Select the word that is opposite in meaning ANTONYM to the word given below. DEFILEAnswer: The correct answer is 'Purify'. Key Points The word 'Defile' means to damage the purity or appearance of something. ​Let's see the meaning of other given options:- 'Smart' means having a clean and tidy appearance. 'Purify' means to remove dirty or harmful substances from something. 'Spend' means to give or pay money for something. 'Contaminate' means to add a substance that will make something dirty or harmful. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.Additional Information The antonyms of the word 'Defile' are "purify, sanitize, clean". The synonyms of the word 'Defile' are "contaminate, pollute, infect". Example of 'Defile' in a sentence: Evil books defile the mind.
• Question: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. NotoriousAnswer: The correct answer is 'Esteemed'. Key Points The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Notorious' is 'Esteemed'. Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given options: Words Meaning Example Notorious famous for something bad The company is notorious for paying its bills late. Esteemed having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge Concerned about his heart, my grandfather went to see an esteemed cardiac specialist Disgraceful very bad She thought that their attitude was absolutely disgraceful. Vicious Vicious people or actions show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen. Nefarious not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable The chaste heroines and nefarious villains of old-time melodramas Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4.
• Question: Directions: Select the words which are opposite in meaning to the underlined word. She was totally oblivious to her surroundings.Answer: The correct answer is 'Conscious' Key Points Let's see the meaning of the given words- Oblivious- is an adjective that means not aware of what is happening around one. Ignorant- is an adjective that means lacking knowledge or awareness in general. Obsessed- is a verb that means preoccupy continually or to a troubling extent. Conscious- is an adjective that means aware of and responding to one's surroundings. Unheeding- is an adjective that means not paying attention. So, according to the meaning of the given words, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Conscious
• Question: Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in question CessationAnswer: The correct answer is 'Commencement'.Key Points The word 'Cessation' means the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end. The antonyms of the word 'Cessation' are "commencement, continuation, extension". From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Commencement' is opposite in meaning. The word 'Commencement' means the beginning of something. Hence, the correct answer is option 1. Let's see the meaning of other options : WORDS MEANING Renewal an instance of resuming something after an interruption Ongoing continuing; still in progress Interruption the action of interrupting or being interrupted Additional Information The synonyms of the word 'Cessation' are "cease, discontinuation, conclusion". Example of 'Cessation' in a sentence: Mexico called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.