Antonyms – Find out the MOST OPPOSITE for the underlined words in the given below question – Tnpsc General English Questions
Antonyms – Find out the MOST OPPOSITE for the underlined words in the given below question
1. He was ignorant that he could roar so mightily.
A) aware
B) wise
C) competent
D) stupid
Answer : A) aware
2. He crouched with other sheep, seeking cover when a wild animal chased the flock or passed by.
A) bent
B) stretched
C) stooped
D) ducked
Answer : A) bent
3. Many of life’s failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were at success when they gave up.
A) gains
B) accomplishments
C) merits
D) defeats
Answer : B) accomplishments
4. The first man who had tried earlier said with great regret.
A) grief
B) satisfaction
C) victory
D) sadness
Answer : B) satisfaction
5. Time is precious.
A) valid
B) invalid
C) invaluable
D) costly
Answer : B) invalid
6. The present moment is a blessing that has been bestowed upon you.
A) withdrawn
B) given
C) plucked
D) taken
Answer : A) withdrawn
7. Endowed as you are with a unique personality, no one else is capable of being you.
A) public
B) extraordinary
C) special
D) common
Answer : D) common
8. I am Gaia, the personification of the primordial mother Earth.
A) earliest
B) first
C) latest
D) original
Answer : C) latest
9. I am a huge ball in space spinning at a rapid pace while revolving round the Sun.
A) slack
B) swift
C) leisurely
D) modern
Answer : C) leisurely
10. There existed a natural rhythm that bound the entire species of life.
A) loosened
B) untied
C) chained
D) unfastened
Answer : A) loosened
11. There was peace and there was abundance, assuring the survival of every creature.
A) ampleness
B) scarce
C) plenty
D) little
Answer : B) scarce
12. He not only admired me but also worshipped me.
A) mean
B) revered
C) ensured
D) despised
Answer : D) despised
13. I had no problem because the ecosystem was still well-balanced and intact.
A) integral
B) damaged
C) whole
D) incomplete
Answer : B) damaged
14. Yet, Babu begged, pleaded and persuaded her parents.
A) dissuaded
B) coaxed
C) curled
D) hunched
Answer : A) dissuaded
15. Finally, Suraj won his parent’s approval.
A) disapproval
B) coaxed
C) curled
D) hunched
Answer : A) disapproval
16. Stanlin also denied the request of his father.
A) acknowledged
B) confessed
C) allowed
D) refused
Answer : A) acknowledged
17. Where I may escape these constant requests?
A) occasional
B) unusual
C) repeated
D) many
Answer : A) occasional
18. That suffering and death press upon all of us?
A) warmth
B) animosity
C) friendship
D) anger
Answer : A) warmth
19. Humanity was trampled upon and outlawed by war?
A) banned
B) kept
C) permitted
D) condemned
Answer : C) permitted
20. His request had been rejected as a battle seemed imminent and every officer was essential.
A) nearing
B) approaching
C) distant
D) away
Answer : C) distant
21. Suman has also demised the request of his mother.
A) refused
B) approved
C) taken
D) rejected
Answer : B) approved
22. The connection is cut off and that part becomes numb.
A) lively
B) responsive
C) sensitive
D) active
Answer : C) sensitive
23. Our body requires Oxygen and needs to discard the Carbon dioxide.
A) keep
B) allow
C) shed
D) welcome
Answer : A) keep
24. We obtain more of Oxygen and purge ourselves of the excess Carbon dioxide.
A) purify
B) beautify
C) taint
D) defile
Answer : D) defile
25. Our body is undoubtedly by the far the grandest machine ever built by God.
A) wriest
B) simplest
C) loftiest
D) moderate
Answer : B) simplest
26. One of us spends every moment of our lives with this exquisite masterpiece of nature.
A) dainty
B) unrefined
C) ugly
D) fine
Answer : C) ugly
27. We are also familiar with this piece of ingenuity.
A) innocent
B) sly
C) stupidity
D) cunning
Answer : A) innocent
28. An old man drawing his tattered cloak closer to shield his body from the cold and biting wind.
A) bitter
B) nice
C) pleasant
D) mild
Answer : C) pleasant
29. Soon it became an obsession?
A) interest
B) passion
C) indifference
D) pressure
Answer : C) indifference
30. People said that when Ali sighted the Earth-brown partridge, almost invisible to other eyes.
A) hidden
B) obvious
C) detectable
D) disguised
Answer : C) detectable
31. The dogs failed to see the creature cunningly.
A) readily
B) openly
C) artlessly
D) cleverly
Answer : C) artlessly
32. His eyes were filled with tears of helplessness, for the patience was exhausted even though he had still faith.
A) fresh
B) restored
C) weakened
D) alive
Answer : B) restored
33. Miriam heard one of the clerks coming up behind him, and turned to him.
A) in advance
B) in front
C) in the lead
D) at the head
Answer : B) in front
34. He laughter at the bewildered terror of the young partridges bereft of their parents.
A) friendship
B) united
C) accompanied
D) happy
Answer : C) accompanied
35. “My pilot’s unconscious. I need help here.” On radio.
A) awake
B) conscious
C) alert
D) attentive
Answer : B) conscious
36. She was able to tell him how to disengage the autopilot.
A) fasten
B) join
C) connect
D) attach
Answer : C) connect
37. Grimm said in a soothing tone.
A) agitating
B) softening
C) irritating
D) relieving
Answer : A) agitating
38. A lanky construction entrepreneur named Doug White was a plane owner.
A) thin
B) stout
C) huge
D) wide
Answer : B) stout
39. Terri with their two teenage daughters snuggled under the blankets in the passenger area.
A) comforted
B) relaxed
C) separated
D) slept
Answer : B) relaxed
40. Going to get a little bumpy as we climb through this cloud layer.
A) clear
B) dull
C) hazy
D) unclear
Answer : A) clear
41. Besides the two World Wars, the 20th century saw several regional wars which were full of brutality.
A) humaneness
B) dignity
C) generosity
D) kindness
Answer : A) humaneness
42. With an irreverent attitude towards life is general.
A) involved
B) considerate
C) spiritual
D) respectful
Answer : D) respectful
43. We will, can be, a privileged generation only if all of us make a meaningful attempt to respect human.
A) deprived
B) empowered
C) abandoned
D) incapable
Answer : A) deprived
44. Mr. Smith was not a popular clerk in the city office as he was ineffectual.
A) good
B) efficient
C) ineffective
D) helpless
Answer : B) efficient
45. He always looked glum.
A) joyous
B) cheerless
C) sad
D) happy
Answer : D) happy
46. Kumar wore ragged clothes to office.
A) tidy
B) filthy
C) unclean
D) loose
Answer : A) tidy
47. No one shared a seat with that wizened man at the lunch table.
A) unhealthy
B) dried up
C) healthy
D) ugly
Answer : C) healthy
48. I heard a piteous cry while walking down a dark lane.
A) cheerful
B) happy
C) sorrowful
D) loud
Answer : B) happy
49. I saw a dog with a coarse coat and it looked forlorn.
A) friendly
B) abandoned
C) forsaken
D) well kept
Answer : D) well kept
50. The dog had a habit of sitting on his hind legs extending forearms as though asking for alms.
A) gifts
B) offering
C) food
D) money
Answer : A) gifts
51. When I was in teens I was never articulate.
A) inexpressive
B) noisy
C) loud
D) clear
Answer : A) inexpressive
52. I felt profoundly helpless.
A) lightly
B) intensely
C) deeply
D) strongly
Answer : A) lightly
53. Our grandmother had prepared a lavish dinner for our guests.
A) expensive
B) cheap
C) meager
D) poor
Answer : C) meager
54. She adapted new techniques of cooking and mastered them.
A) modified
B) accepted
C) rejected
D) denied
Answer : C) rejected
55. He deserves to be called an artist.
A) maestro
B) unskilled person
C) genius
D) cook
Answer : B) unskilled person
56. The boy had no one to share his grief.
A) sorrow
B) misery
C) struggle
D) happiness
Answer : D) happiness
57. He had lost both his parents in the communal riots in his district.
A) common
B) public
C) individual
D) general
Answer : C) individual
58. She had to secure a job.
A) Get
B) manage
C) lose
D) attain
Answer : C) lose
59. The factory manager tendered his resignation and was discharged from his duty.
A) offered
B) took back
C) got
D) gave
Answer : B) took back
60. He was a very exacting master.
A) demanding
B) strict
C) kind
D) lenient
Answer : D) lenient
61. Somu was not indispensable.
A) dispensable
B) essential
C) vital
D) necessary
Answer : A) dispensable
62. It is invidious to distinguish between men and women as far as art is concerned.
A) fair
B) unjust
C) attention
D) focus
Answer : A) fair
63. They have the same kind of earnestness.
A) seriousness
B) carelessness
C) attention
D) focus
Answer : B) carelessness
64. Students have unsophisticated hearts.
A) simple
B) natural
C) experienced
D) innocent
Answer : C) experienced
65. A good degree of acquiescence they learn to exercise individual judgment on their work.
A) refusal
B) agreement
C) acceptance
D) protest
Answer : A) refusal
66. As a child I spent a sheltered life.
A) unprotected
B) endangered
C) open
D) exposed
Answer : B) endangered
67. My parents took care of me.
A) looked after
B) nursed
C) neglected
D) looked on
Answer : C) neglected
68. Prices are soaring in our country.
A) decreasing
B) rising
C) going up
D) increasing
Answer : A) decreasing
69. For the common people there is a constant scramble for their basic needs.
A) struggle
B) carefree life
C) strife
D) battle
Answer : B) carefree life
70. The country is facing unsustainable situation.
A) unmaintainable
B) supportable
C) difficult
D) problematic
Answer : B) supportable
71. Soon there will be an exodus to other countries of our people.
A) arrival
B) retreat
C) reversal
D) movement
Answer : A) arrival
72. The huge volcano erupted.
A) subsided
B) boiled
C) spilled
D) melted
Answer : A) subsided
73. The lava flowed out of the volcano in torrents.
A) gush
B) outpour
C) trickle
D) flood
Answer : C) trickle
74. The ash flew from the volcano, clogging the roadways.
A) opening
B) piercing
C) jamming
D) stuffing
Answer : A) opening
75. There was a melee in the streets, with the people creating chaos.
A) crowd
B) rush
C) orderliness
D) stampede
Answer : C) orderliness
76. They jostle each other to get into the bus.
A) push
B) rush
C) crowd
D) queue up
Answer : D) queue up
77. Children get down and swarm into their classes.
A) file in
B) run
C) jump
D) jostle
Answer : A) file in
78. In the playground, they fan out to play their particular games.
A) spread
B) gather
C) scatter
D) dispense
Answer : B) gather
79. The poor little pup was tortured by the wicked boy.
A) fondled
B) pelted
C) patted
D) stroked
Answer : A) fondled
80. He behaved sadistically.
A) cruelly
B) kindly
C) badly
D) mercilessly
Answer : B) kindly
81. There should be a legislation against cruelty to animals.
A) lawlessness
B) legal
C) law
D) illegal
Answer : A) lawlessness
82. They got poor wages and are penalized if they don’t satisfy their employers.
A) rewarded
B) awarded
C) praised
D) gifted
Answer : A) rewarded
83. The forest guide gave a well defined tips to the mountaineers to get to the higher reaches of the mountain.
A) vague
B) distinct
C) random
D) unclear
Answer : D) unclear
84. The different species of birds which are not noticeable from the foothills are very beautiful.
A) visible
B) unnoticeable
C) clear
D) seen
Answer : B) unnoticeable
85. The children were seldom taken out.
A) rarely
B) frequently
C) never
D) daily
Answer : B) frequently
86. Ram excited like voyagers in a spaceship when he went to zoo.
A) travelers
B) dwellers
C) tourists
D) passengers
Answer : B) dwellers
87. They walked at their fastest and for once did not feel stressed.
A) nervous
B) exhausted
C) tired
D) relaxed
Answer : D) relaxed
88. The shepherd was herding his flock of sheep over a long stretch of meadow land.
A) area
B) short place
C) short patches
D) large spaces
Answer : C) short patches
89. She seemed to have strayed attracted by a fresh patch of grass.
A) interested
B) repelled
C) pulled
D) enchanted
Answer : B) repelled
90. Reading about ants is a fascinating study.
A) unattractive
B) uninteresting
C) unfamiliar
D) unused
Answer : B) uninteresting
91. Sheena is a native of Agra famous for its magnificence.
A) common
B) cheapness
C) ugliness
D) simplicity
Answer : D) simplicity
92. It is worthy to be admired for its intricate marble work.
A) simple
B) complex
C) compound
D) mixed
Answer : A) simple
93. The munificence of the Moghul era cab still be seen here.
A) greed
B) avarice
C) selfishness
D) generosity
Answer : C) selfishness
94. The opulence of the Moghul is in Lucknow.
A) richness
B) luxury
C) poverty
D) wealth
Answer : C) poverty
95. The bronze idol of Lord Shiva was impressive.
A) splendid
B) unimpressive
C) ugly
D) noticeable
Answer : B) unimpressive
96. People stand in reverence before the idol.
A) disrespect
B) disobedience
C) discomfort
D) disinterest
Answer : A) disrespect
97. The main hall is surrounded by cloisters.
A) open corridors
B) roofless corridors
C) closed corridors
D) covered corridors
Answer : B) roofless corridors
98. It was truly an imposing place.
A) majestic
B) stately
C) grave
D) modest
Answer : D) modest
99. The priceless monuments are undervalued.
A) overvalued
B) undermined
C) devalued
D) respected
Answer : A) overvalued
100. They both decided to do a tribal dance.
A) clannish
B) modern
C) native
D) traditional
Answer : B) modern