Verbal ability vocabulary antonyms Competitive exam

1. ANTONYMS
Antonyms are words that have an opposite meaning.
Try to figure out how you can improve your
vocabulary using a set of words in a contextual
manner.

2. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key
word.
GOAD:
A) motivate B) force C) ignore D) throw
John does not require anyone to motivate him.
He does not like anyone to force him to do anything.
He does not allow anyone to throw away his old
books
He feels that it is improper to ignore the passage of
time
goad x ignore

3. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key
word.
GRIT:
A) determination B) fear C) uncertain D) anger
John is a man of determination.
He does not harbor any sense of fear.
He does not allow petty things to anger him.
He is very confident and airs his views in no
uncertain terms.
grit x uncertain, hesitant

4. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key
word.
GRAB:
A)take by force B) take it calmly C) leave D) to
abdicate
Robert was a great leader. He never got ruffled.
He could face any problem very calmly.
He believed that is was wise to abdicate his share of
the property.
He decided that it was best to steer away from the
dispute and leave it to be settled by the others.
grab x leave

5. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key
word.
GRUMPY:
A) pleasant B) depressed C) pliant D) sarcastic
Robert was a great leader. He never used any
sarcastic words.
He would never allow anyone to look depressed.
He did not insist that the others should be pliant and
toe his ideas.
He ensured that the atmosphere was pleasant.
grumpy x pleasant