Synonyms & Antonyms

JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) · English · 83 practice questions with answers and explanations: 49 Easy, 33 Medium, 1 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

Choose the antonym of 'Ephemeral'.

  1. Temporary
  2. Fleeting
  3. Permanent
  4. Brief
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Answer: C. 'Permanent' is the opposite of 'ephemeral' (short-lived).

Sample Easy question 2

Choose the antonym of 'Frugal'.

  1. Sparing
  2. Thrifty
  3. Extravagant
  4. Economical
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Answer: C. 'Extravagant' is the opposite of 'frugal'.

Sample Easy question 3

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'Gregarious':

  1. Friendly
  2. Talkative
  3. Solitary
  4. Sociable
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Answer: C. Gregarious means fond of company; solitary means preferring to be alone.

Sample Medium question 4

Choose the antonym of 'Magnanimous'.

  1. Petty
  2. Noble
  3. Kind
  4. Generous
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Answer: A. 'Petty' is the opposite of 'magnanimous' (generous in spirit).

Sample Medium question 5

Choose the antonym of 'Candid'.

  1. Honest
  2. Secretive
  3. Frank
  4. Open
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Answer: B. 'Secretive' is the opposite of 'candid' (open and honest).

Sample Medium question 6

Choose the antonym of 'Vindicate'.

  1. Support
  2. Justify
  3. Defend
  4. Condemn
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Answer: D. 'Condemn' is the opposite of 'vindicate' (to clear of blame).

Sample Hard question 7

Choose the synonym of 'Obsequious'.

  1. Rebellious
  2. Independent
  3. Servile
  4. Defiant
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Answer: C. 'Obsequious' means excessively eager to please, similar to 'servile'.

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