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Q :  

Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
 Shallow

(A) deep

(B) long

(C) short

(D) brief

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

"Shallow" refers to something having little depth, while "deep" represents the opposite, indicating a significant depth.



Q :  

Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
 Exodus

(A) Outflow

(B) Homecoming

(C) Return back

(D) Restoration

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

"Exodus" refers to a mass departure or exit of people, often used to describe a large group leaving a place. The antonym, "Homecoming," signifies a return or arrival back to one's home or place of origin. Therefore, "Homecoming" is the opposite of "Exodus" as it involves people coming back home rather than leaving.



Q :  

Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
 Calm

(A) excite

(B) pacify

(C) please

(D) pleasant

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

"Calm" and "excite" are opposites, with calm representing a state of tranquility or lack of agitation, while excite indicates an increase in energy or agitation.



Q :  

Which of the following is the antonym of Relinquish?

(A) Abdicate

(B) Renounce

(C) Possess

(D) Deny

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

"Relinquish" means to give up or let go of something, while "Possess" means to own or have something.



Q :  

Choose the correct antonym of LECHEROUS:

(A) lustful

(B) lewd

(C) chaste

(D) carnal

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
"Lecherous" means having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire, and "chaste" means abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual relations.



Q :  

What is the antonym of OBSOLETE?

(A) Old

(B) Outdated

(C) Extinct

(D) Contemporary

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
"Obsolete" refers to something that is no longer in use or outdated, while "contemporary" refers to something that is current or modern.



Q :  

Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
 Stupid

(A) dunce

(B) clever

(C) dull

(D) sad

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Select the antonym of COARSE.

(A) Rough

(B) Painful

(C) Delicate

(D) Harsh

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

"Coarse" refers to something rough or lacking refinement, and "delicate" implies a high level of refinement, subtlety, or sensitivity.



Q :  

Antonym of Decay is -

(A) Flourish

(B) Decide

(C) Deride

(D) Fasten

Correct Answer : A

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