Antonyms MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Vocabulary — Antonyms
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Question 1 of 20
Select the correct combination of a word and its corresponding Hindi meaning from the given options.
Question 2 of 20
Consider the following statements: I. An 'Amiable' person is characterized by a hateful and rude demeanor. II. A 'Callous' individual demonstrates tender and humane behavior. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Question 3 of 20
Consider the semantic traits of the words 'Capricious' and 'Assiduous'. If an employee is given a highly sensitive and complex long-term project, which word should ideally describe their behavior to guarantee success?
Question 4 of 20
Read the sentence: The new software requires ______ updates to function properly without crashing. If the antonym of the required word is 'Discretionary', what is the missing word?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following is an example of an antonym formed purely by a prefix/suffix change?
Question 6 of 20
When applying the 'Smart Elimination' strategy in vocabulary tests, how should one identify the exact antonym for a scalable word like 'lukewarm'?
Question 7 of 20
If a person is repeatedly characterized by the words 'Indolent' and 'Lethargic', what kind of behavioral trait are they severely lacking, represented by its exact antonym?
Question 8 of 20
Given the statement: The professor's explanation was incredibly lucid, leaving no room for confusion. What does the root 'Luc' primarily signify in the context of this word?
Question 9 of 20
The prefix 'Ambi' is found in the word 'Ambiguous'. Based on etymological rules, what does this prefix mean, which leads to the word's definition?
Question 10 of 20
Identify the incorrect pair of word and its exact antonym from the options given below.
Question 11 of 20
Assertion (A): It is a common linguistic error to mistake 'Obstinate' as a synonym for 'Docile'. Reason (R): 'Obstinate' implies stubbornness, which makes it the exact antonym of 'Docile', a word meaning submissive and obedient.
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following traits strictly represents the antonym of 'Verbosity'?
Question 13 of 20
If a government decides to amalgamate competing banks, it implies joining them together. What is the fundamental concept underlying the word 'Ambiguous' considering the mnemonic 'Ambi means two/both'?
Question 14 of 20
Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The opposite of the adjective 'Boiling' cannot simply be 'Cool'. Reason (R): 'Boiling' is a gradable word at extreme intensity, so its antonym must also represent extreme intensity, such as 'Freezing'. Choose the correct option:
Question 15 of 20
Consider the following statement: The dictator's regime was characterized by extreme chaos, leaving the citizens in deep despair. Which pair of words effectively provides the antonyms for the underlined concepts in the same order?
Question 16 of 20
Match List-I (Rhetorical Devices / Concepts) with List-II (Examples / Applications): List-I a. Oxymoron b. Etymological Decoding c. Contextual Association d. Antithesis List-II I. Predicting 'malevolent' uses the root 'mal-' II. "Deafening silence" III. Placing opposite ideas together in a sentence IV. Hooking a new word to a visual image Choose the correct option:
Question 17 of 20
Match the word in List-I with its contextual definition reflecting its antonym concept in List-II: List-I a. Authentic b. Callous c. Futile d. Haughty List-II I. Capable of producing a highly productive and useful outcome. II. Showing a modest and humble estimate of one's importance. III. Demonstrating tender, humane, and empathetic feelings. IV. Being a fake or counterfeit copy rather than real.
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following words correctly represents the antonym of 'Proliferating'?
Question 19 of 20
Which of the following words frequently tested in SSC exams represents the exact opposite of 'Docile'?
Question 20 of 20