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PAAVAI INSTITUTIONS

Placement & Training

Antonyms

Directions for questions 1 to 185 : Each question has a word followed by four choices . From the choices, identify

the one which is opposite in meaning (antonym) to the question word and mark its number as your answer.

1.

adjure(1) charge (2) cajole (3) command (4) request

2. battery(1) bedlam (2) defense (3) attack (4) edict

3. benediction(1) indictment (2) reverence (3) curse (4) blessing

4. benign(1) favorable (2) laudable (3) torpid (4) malignant

5. bestow(1) inordinate (2) donate (3) seize (4) soar

6. bewitch(1) fascinate (2) extricate (3) auction (4) hangar

7. bizarre(1) manacle (2) fascinating (3) auction (4) hangar

8. bland(1) sectarian (2) spicy (3) stench (4) mild

9. blandish(1) smack (2) reprimand (3) scuttle (4) extradition

10.blasphemy(1) irreverence (2) nimble (3) clique (4) deference

11.blithe(1) gay (2) abortive (3) loathe (4) somber

12.bodily(1) rumpus (2) corporeal (3) spiritual (4) amity

13.boisterous(1) cynic (2) serene (3) conciliate (4) placate

14.boorish(1) egotism (2) urbane (3) lynx (4) visage

15.brace(1) sober (2) invigorate (3) enervate (4) coxcombs

16.brawn(1) niche (2) strength (3) weakness (4) numbs

17.broke(1) penniless (2) clad (3) affluent (4) feline

18.brusque(1) shackle (2) refined (3) haggle (4) gruff

19.bucolic(1) lecherous (2) rustic (3) fragrant (4) sophisticated

20.burlesque(1) loafer (2) comedy (3) impudence (4) tragedy

21.cad(1) ire (2) scoundrel (3) trickster (4) intellectual

22.callous(1) insensitive (2) kind (3) exasperate (4) abode

23.calm(1) swindler (2) perturbed (3) serene (4) dawdle

24.cant(1) peel (2) candour (3) insincerity (4) simile

25.capitulate

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(1) perfidy (2) surrender (3) regal (4) credulous

26.agitated(1) peevish (2) pecuniary (3) timid (4) unruffled

27.contrite(1) controlled (2) penitent (3) impenitent (4) ecstatic

28.controvert(1) change (2) accept (3) control (4) deny

29.contumely(1) panegyric (2) timely (3) insult (4) reticent

30.copious(1) abundant (2) instant (3) slim (4) inadequate

31.corpulence(1) leanness (2) corps (3) laceration (4) fatness

32.counterfeit(1) fake (2) dual (3) genuine (4) insipid

33.courtly(1) tender (2) special (3) elegant (4) repulsive

34.cower(1) challenge (2) cringe (3) smother (4) blush

35.credible(1) legal (2) unbelievable (3) legendary (4) logical

36.crestfallen(1) abashed (2) cheerful (3) broken (4) trebly

37.cryptic(1) indelible (2) explicit (3) harsh (4) hidden

38.cumbersome(1) senile (2) gigantic (3) convenient (4) unwieldy

39.curb(1) encourage (2) endure (3) abstain (4) purge

40.current(1) mobile (2) in vogue (3) obsolete (4) new

41.curse(1) lecture (2) bless (3) abuse (4) execrate

42.curt(1) bruised (2) short (3) infinitesimal (4) polite

43.curtail(1) assist (2) abate (3) abet (4) increase

44.cut rate(1) cheap (2) second rate (3) cost (4) expensive

45.cynic(1) senator (2) optimist (3) hypochondriac (4) pessimist

46.dainty(1) delicate (2) beautiful (3) shameful (4) clumsy47.dapper

(1) brisk (2) shabby (3) impeccable (4) slow

48.debacle(1) demotion (2) failure (3) success (4) trial

49.debar(1) oblige (2) allow (3) choke (4) expose

50.decimate(1) destroy (2) disapprove (3) buildup (4) evoke

51.deface(1) disfigure (2) facelift (3) bungle (4) inter

52.preposterous(1) ridiculous (2) jovial (3) gullible (4) funny

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53.prevaricate(1) lie (2) genuine (3) lay (4) kind

54.privy(1) public (2) private (3) personal (4) usage

55.proclivity(1) tendency (2) inclination (3) imitation (4) aversion

56.procrastination(1) delay (2) prolong (3) postpone (4) instantaneous

57.profligate(1) reckless (2) cautious (3) careless (4) haughty

58.promiscuous(1) distinguish (2) equal (3) same (4) disparity

59.propensity(1) tendency (2) inclination (3) question (4) liking

60.prophylactic(1) preventive (2) variable (3) quarantine (4) epidemic

61.propitiate(1) pacify (2) cool (3) irritate (4) console

62.propitious(1) punctual (2) untimely (3) timely (4) instant

63.prosaic(1) plain (2) remarkable (3) unimaginative (4) fictitious

64.proscribe(1) unfriendly (2) foe (3) friendly (4) forbid

65.protract(1) contract (2) extend (3) spread (4) contrive

66.provincial(1) narrow (2) obstinate (3) obscure (4) wide

67.proxy(1) act (2) imitate (3) genuine (4) puff

68.prudent(1) imprudent (2) wise (3) careful (4) prune

69.prune(1) cut short (2) expand wildly (3) puffin (4) comfort

70.puerile(1) rigid (2) proven (3) pallid (4) mature

71.pugnacious(1) docile (2) aggressive (3) perturb (4) pregnant

72.punctilious(1) conscientious (2) tardy (3) careful (4) target

73.puny(1) undersized (2) thick (3) peerless (4) strong

74.purgative(1) tension (2) abound (3) relief (4) obsess

75.purge(1) pollination (2) urge (3) submerge (4) pollutant

76.rebuttal(1) repartee (2) retort (3) approbation (4) instant

77.recalcitrant(1) sociable (2) careful (3) creditable (4) amenable

78.receptive(1) open mined (2) concealed (3) share (4) close

79.reclaim(1) hold (2) suffer (3) restore (4) lose80.recluse

(1) moralist (2) hedonist (3) refugee (4) socialite

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81.recondite(1) undisclosed (2) supreme (3) digressive (4) mainstream

82.redemption(1) downfall (2) release (3)redeem (4) reed

83.redolent(1) fragrant (2) smelly (3) stench (4) recede

84.refractory(1) refractory (2) gullible (3) polemic (4) docile

85.refrain(1) avoid (2) persist (3) abstain (4) desist

86.refute(1) confirm (2) dispute (3) quick (4) refuge

87.regale(1) entertain (2) haunt (3) mesmerize (4) bore

88.regurgitate(1) repeat (2) eject (3) react (4) swallow

89.relinquishment(1) retain (2) surrender (3) object (4) submit

90.remonstrance(1) remote (2) retort (3) accede (4) protest

91.rendezvous(1) dismissal (2) instantaneous (3) appointment (4) approve

92.repeal(1) withdraw (2) holdback (3) ratify (4) reject

93.reprehensible(1) praiseworthy (2) rebuke (3) blemish (4) retreat

94.reprimand(1) admonition (2) scold (3) scrap (4) eulogize

95.reproach(1) approach (2) blame (3) accuse (4) credit

96.repudiate(1) repute (2) confess (3) disown (4) deny

97.repugnance(1) pungent (2) enmity (3) tendency (4) hostility

98.restful(1) free (2) relaxing (3) tranquil (4) tensile

99.resuscitate(1) revive (2) asphyxiate (3) repent (4) suspend

100.retract(1) credit (2) retreat (3) tractor (4) tactful

101.revile(1) abuse (2) obstruct (3) scold (4) praise

102.reverberate(1) echo (2) silent (3) density (4) rigidity

103.revive(1) praise (2) respect (3) severe (4) venerate

104.reverend(1) scornful (2) revere (3) refer (4) slow

105.reverie(1) daydream (2) castles (3) asylum (4) reality

106.rhapsody(1) ecstasy (2) jubilation (3) joy (4) gloom

107.rickety(1) shaky (2) fumble (3) firm (4) erect108.reminisce

(1) bounce (2) react (3) retreat (4) forget

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109.risible(1) grave (2) funny (3) jovial (4) insecure

110.rudimentary(1) sophisticated (2) undeveloped (3) contract (4) commotion

111.rueful(1) sorrowful (2) agonizing (3) tragic (4) joyful

112.sacred(1) divine (2) germane (3) queer (4) profane

113.sacrament(1) forfeit (2) rite (3) ceremony (4) celebrations

114.sacrilege(1) disrespect (2) disturb (3) piety (4) desecration

115.sagacious(1) famished (2) harsh (3) strident (4) foolish

116.salubrity(1) kind (2) harmful (3) merciful (4) generous

117.salutary(1) unhealthy (2) order (3) respect (4) unhelpful

118.savage(1) untamed (2) barbarous (3) civilized (4) haughty

119.secede(1) separate (2)segregate (3) affiliate (4) vanish

120.sloppy(1) marshy (2) untidy (3) blemished (4) impeccable

121.sloth(1) laziness (2) originality (3) industriousness (4) artificiality

122.slouch(1) stretch (2) bend (3) erect (4) rise

123.slovenly(1) clumsy (2) naughty (3) noisy (4) neat

124.smother(1) withhold (2) separate (3) remove (4) liberate

125.smug(1) conceited (2) modest (3) generous (4) sober

126.snide(1) humble (2) benevolent (3) amorous (4) proud

127.snub(1) agree (2) insist (3) reveal (4) accept

128.snuff(1) ignite (2) inhale (3) exhale (4) discard

129.sung(1) difficult (2) uncomfortable (3) disturbing (4) captivating

130.snuggle(1) embrace (2) reject (3) avoid (4) repulse

131.sobriquet(1) nickname (2) notoriety (3) celebrity (4) real name

132.soggy(1) juicy (2) damp (3) withered (4) dry

133.sojourn(1) journey (2) stopover (3) caravan (4) permanent stay

134.solace(1) distress (2) composure (3) comfort (4) disturbance

135.solder(1) merge (2) separate (3) know (4) ignore136.solicitous

(1) apathetic (2) emotional (3) alert (4) eager

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137.soliloquy(1) monologue (2) participation (3) isolation (4) dialogue

138.somnolent(1) drowsy (2) lively (3) cheerful (4) active

139.sonorous(1) harmonious (2) pitch (3) discordant (4) internal

140.soporific(1) vigorating (2) inciting (3) consoling (4) inducing

141.spar(1) argue (2) agree (3) conflict (4) peace

142.spawn(1) propagate (2) inherit (3) bestow (4) suppress

143.specious(1) imaginary (2) fake (3) illusionary (4) real

144.spendthrift(1) generous man (2) reviser (3) frugal person (4) pauper

145.spew(1) nourish (2) take (3) accept (4) absorb

146.sphinx(1) puzzle (2) solution (3) omen (4) festival

147.splice(1) blend (2) element (3) rend (4) mixture

148.spirited(1) truthful (2) false (3) active (4) dull

149.sporadic(1) regular (2) always (3) several (4) heedful

150.sprawl(1) limit (2) exhaust (3) fix (4) confine

151.sprightly(1) melancholic (2) lethargic (3) cheerful (4) generous

152.spruce(1) blemished (2) smart (3) untidy (4) respectful

153.spurious(1) fake (2) credible (3) unbelievable (4) genuine

154.spurn(1) accept (2) reject (3) resolve (4) remove

155.squalid(1) filthy (2) tidy (3) neat (4) clear

156.squander(1) waste (2) save (3) presume (4) economize

157.squeamish(1) serve (2) controlled (3) composed (4) decided

158.staid(1) moving (2) fixed (3) associated (4) frivolous

159.stalemate(1) decision (2) direction (3) orientation (4) condition

160.stately(1) like a state (2) grand (3) big (4) undignified

161.stationary(1) fixed (2) attached (3) moving (4) detached

162.sterile(1) disorderly (2) chaotic (3) controlled (4) insanitary

163.stealth(1) obvious (2) implied (3) presumed (4) explained164.stench

(1) stink (2) odor (3) fragrance (4) fifth

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165.sterling(1) royal (2) ordinary (3) loyal (4) deceptive

166.stifle(1) remove (2) accept (3) discard (4) liberate

167.stigmatize(1) praise (2) protect (3) spoil (4) complain

168.stockpile(1) squander (2) throwaway (3) preserve (4) keep

169.stoic(1) passionate (2) apathetic (3) unflappable (4) nervous

170.stolid(1) stoic (2) imaginative (3) inflexible (4) submissive

171.vicissitude(1) fluctuation (2) constant (3) lack of decision (4) danger

172.vile(1) foolish (2) famished (3) better (4) pleasant

173.vindication(1) exoneration (2) revenge (3) conviction (4) vendetta

174.vindictive(1) vengeful (2) kind (3) graceful (4) revenge

175.viscous(1) acidic (2) venomous (3) sharp (4) non-sticky

176.visionary(1) pragmatic (2) realist (3) practical (4) idealistic

177.vitiate(1) feeble (2) thin (3) adamant (4) purify

178.vituperate(1) abuse (2) rebuke (3) praise (4) retort

179.vivacious(1) languid (2) open (3) strong (4) bright

180.vociferous(1) quiet (2) quiet (3) loud (4) hoarse

181.volition(1) chasm (2) hunger (3) anger (4) compulsion

182.voluble(1) talkative (2) introvert (3) silent (4) volubility

183.voracious(1) venial (2) exude (3) vendetta (4) moderate

184.wan(1) magnitude (2) bright (3) seclude (4) dull

185.wanton(1) immoral (2) moral (3) unjust (4) justifiable