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Directions (1-10): Select the antonym of the given words.
Q1. Woebegone
(a) Sad
(b) Cheerful
(c) Sleepy
(d) Thoughtful
Q2. Mutinous
(a) Arrogant
(b) Lucky
(c) Obedient
(d) Sincere
Q3. Foes
(a) Protagonists
(b) Opponents
(c) Friends
(d) Soul mates
Q4. Distinctive
(a) Salient
(b) Common
(c) Great
(d) Unique
Q5. Inadvertently
(a) Purposely
(b) Purposively
(c) Accidently
(d) Not noticing
Q6. Disdainful
(a) Sneering
(b) Respectful
(c) Mocking
(d) Cheerful
Q7. Efficacy
(a) Inefficiency
(b) Efficiency
(c) Value
(d) Effectiveness
Q8. Rebuttal
(a) Refusal
(b) Denial
(c) Acceptance
(d) Kindness
Q9. Soggy
(a) Sodden
(b) Dry
(c) Hot
(d) Wet
Q10. Sanguine
(a) Pessimistic
(b) Optimistic
(c) Humorous
(d) Rebellious
Solutions
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. Woebegone means gloom or misery.
Cheerful means joyous.
Thus, the word “cheerful” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. Mutinous means rebellious.
Arrogant means rude.
Obedient means complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another’s authority.
Sincere means free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.
Thus, the word “obedient” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. Foe means enemy.
Protagonist means an advocate or champion of a particular cause or idea.
Opponent means someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument.
Thus, the word “friends” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. Distinctive means characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others.
Salient means unique or characteristic feature.
Thus, the word “common” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. Inadvertently means without intention; accidentally.
Purposely means on purpose; intentionally.
Purposively is not a valid word. Thus, the word “purposely” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Disdainful means disgusting or hateworthy.
Sneering means smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
Mocking means making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.
Cheerful means noticeably happy and optimistic.
Thus, the word “respectful” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. Efficacy means efficiency.
Inefficiency is the state of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Thus, the word “inefficiency” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Rebuttal means refusal.
Acceptance means the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered. Thus, the word “acceptance” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Soggy means very moist; unpleasantly wet and soft.
Sodden means saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.
Thus, the word “dry” is the correct antonym of the given word.
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Sanguine means optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
Pessimistic means having a negative approach.
Optimistic means having a positive approach to something.
Humorous means happy, joyful.
Rebellious means showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.
Thus, the word “pessimistic” is the correct antonym of the given word.
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