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MCQ on Important Antonyms (Opposite meaning)
Q1. DILAPIDATED (Find opposite)
The opposite of dilapidated is Renovated.
Dilapidated means old and broken; renovated means fixed up and improved, so it is the opposite.
Imagine a house getting a fresh coat of paint and new parts to become "like new."
The old shack was renovated and now looks new.
Q2. ZEAL (find opposite)
The opposite of zeal is apathy.
Zeal means strong excitement and energy. Apathy means not caring or not showing interest, which is the opposite.
Think of zeal = energy; apathy = no energy or interest.
She had zeal for studying, but after the break she felt apathy and stopped trying.
Q3. BENIGN (find opposite)
The opposite of BENIGN is MALEVOLENT.
Benign means kind and not harmful. Malevolent means wishing to harm. They are opposite ideas.
Think of 'ben' or bene- as good and 'mal' as bad to spot opposite words.
The benign nurse calmed the patient, while the malevolent thief caused fear.
Q4. The officer EXAGGERATED the damage caused by the rowdies. (find Antonym)
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Q5. the speaker was unable to PACIFY the crowd. (Find Antonym)
The opposite of pacify is excite.
Pacify means to calm someone; excite means to make someone feel more active or agitated, which is the opposite feeling.
Think: calm vs. wake up or stir up.
The news excited the crowd and made them cheer.
Q6. He has an AVERSION to milk. (find Antonym)
The antonym is "liking": He has a liking to milk.
Aversion means not liking something. The opposite of not liking is liking, which is enjoying it.
Think: aversion = not liking, opposite = liking. Pair "averse" with "like" to remember.
She has a liking for chocolate after trying it.
Q7. Dont you think his account of things was MONOTONOUS ?
The correct antonym is: varied.
Monotonous means boring because it is always the same. Varied means not the same; it is different in many ways, which is the opposite of monotonous.
Link “monotonous” with “same”; remember “varied” as the opposite of same or repetitive.
Her stories were long, but varied in plot and characters.
Q8. The guest made DEROGATORY remarks about the food he was served.
The correct antonym is "complimentary."
Derogatory means insulting; the opposite is praising, which is shown by "complimentary."
Think of "complimentary" as giving compliments or praise.
The host gave a complimentary remark about the meal.
Q9. Now-a-days newspapers have become increasingly partisan. (find opposite)
The opposite of partisan is impartial.
Partisan means choosing a side; impartial means not choosing any side, so it is the opposite.
Think of "im-" as not and "partial" as taking sides, to remember impartial.
The referee was impartial and fair to both teams.
Q10. Most of the people of the society paid homage to the departed soul. (find opposite)
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