Antonyms - Wikitechy https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/category/antonyms/ Interview Questions Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:25:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-wikitechy-icon-32x32.png Antonyms - Wikitechy https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/category/antonyms/ 32 32 Economical Antonyms | Select the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word: Economical ? https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/economical-antonyms-select-the-option-that-is-most-nearly-opposite-in-meaning-to-the-given-word-economical/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/economical-antonyms-select-the-option-that-is-most-nearly-opposite-in-meaning-to-the-given-word-economical/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:45:43 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2203

Select the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word ?
Economical

A. Frugal

B. Wasteful

C. Efficient

D. Plain

Answer : B. Wasteful

Explanation

  • Frugal : Frugality has been defined as the tendency to acquire goods and services in a restrained manner.
  • Wasteful : Expending something of value carelessly.
  • Efficient : Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
  • Begin : Not decorated or elaborate.
  • Economical : Using no more of something than is necessary.

Antonym of Economical is Wasteful.

]]> https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/economical-antonyms-select-the-option-that-is-most-nearly-opposite-in-meaning-to-the-given-word-economical/feed/ 0 Vanity Antonyms | Select the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word: Vanity ? https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/vanity-antonyms-select-the-option-that-is-most-nearly-opposite-in-meaning-to-the-given-word-vanity/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/vanity-antonyms-select-the-option-that-is-most-nearly-opposite-in-meaning-to-the-given-word-vanity/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:45:04 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2202

Select the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word ?
Vanity

A. Pride

B. Humility

C. Conceit

D. Indifference

Answer : B. Humility

Explanation

  • Pride : Pride is a sense of the respect that other people have for you, and that you have for yourself.
  • Humility : Humility is the quality of being humble.
  • Conceit : Conceit is very great pride in your abilities.
  • Indifference : Indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.

Antonym of Vanity is Humility.

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Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
I can PROFLIGATE the matter since no one else will ?

A. Abandoned

B. Corrupt

C. Moral

D. Immoral

Answer : C. Moral

Explanation:

  • Profligate means wasteful in the use of resources while moral means someone concerned with his principles.
]]> https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/i-can-profligate-the-matter-since-no-one-else-will/feed/ 0 After all that had happened that day all I could do was to PACIFY the situation ? https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/after-all-that-had-happened-that-day-all-i-could-do-was-to-pacify-the-situation/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/after-all-that-had-happened-that-day-all-i-could-do-was-to-pacify-the-situation/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:43:44 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2199

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
After all that had happened that day all I could do was to PACIFY the situation ?

A. Allay

B. Incite

C. Cool

D. Con

Answer : B. Incite

Explanation:

  • Pacify means to calm down the situation. All the words have almost the same meaning except Incite.
  • Incite means to cause violent or unpleasant actions.
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Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
His RECKLESS has caused us a lot of things, I think we should do something about it ?

A. Careless

B. Cautious

C. Hasty

D. Kooky

Answer : B. Cautious

Explanation :

  • Reckless means careless, wild, rash, irresponsible. All the words have almost the same meaning except Cautious.
  • Cautious means Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
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Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
We have to work on this section and MITIGATE the changes as soon as possible ?

A.Abate

B.Intensify

C. Calm

D. Compose

Answer : B. Intensify

Explanation :

  • Mitigate means make something less severe. All the words have almost the same meaning except Intensify.
  • Intensify means make more intense.
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Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
No one likes him since he has become the Symbol of NEPOTISM ?

A. Discrimination

B. Inclination

C. Fairness

D. Unfairness

Answer : C. Fairness

Explanation:

  • Nepotism means the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs. All the words have almost the same meaning except Fairness
]]> https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/no-one-likes-him-since-he-has-become-the-symbol-of-nepotism/feed/ 0 I really love that movie since it was very DREADFUL to watch and I like such movies ? https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/i-really-love-that-movie-since-it-was-very-dreadful-to-watch-and-i-like-such-movies/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/i-really-love-that-movie-since-it-was-very-dreadful-to-watch-and-i-like-such-movies/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:40:38 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2196

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
I really love that movie since it was very DREADFUL to watch and I like such movies ?

A. Pleasant

B. Atrocious

C. Awful

D. Beastly

Answer : A. Pleasant

Explanation:

  • Dreadful means causing fear or unhappiness. All the words have almost the same meaning except Pleasant
  • Pleasant means a sense of happy satisfaction.
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Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
Her work in the office increased but she had to carry all the STIGMA ?

A. Convict

B. Blot

C. Taint

D. Credit

Answer : D. Credit

Explanation:

  • Stigma means a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. All the words have almost the same meaning except Credit.
  • Credit – Publicly positively acknowledge a contributor’s role in the production.
]]> https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/her-work-in-the-office-increased-but-she-had-to-carry-all-the-stigma/feed/ 0 After two months of learning the code he has become much AGILE with the technology ? https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/after-two-months-of-learning-the-code-he-has-become-much-agile-with-the-technology/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/after-two-months-of-learning-the-code-he-has-become-much-agile-with-the-technology/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:39:17 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2194

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
After two months of learning the code he has become much AGILE with the technology ?

A. Brisk

B. Bustling

C. Sluggish

D. Nimble

Answer : C. Sluggish

Explanation:

  • Agile means able to move quickly and easily. All the words have almost the same meaning except Sluggish.
  • Sluggish – Slow-moving or Inactive.
]]> https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/after-two-months-of-learning-the-code-he-has-become-much-agile-with-the-technology/feed/ 0 The whole town was in AMITY after the disaster stuck ? https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/the-whole-town-was-in-amity-after-the-disaster-stuck/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/antonyms/the-whole-town-was-in-amity-after-the-disaster-stuck/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:38:38 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2193

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
The whole town was in AMITY after the disaster stuck ?

A. Affection

B. Mercy

C. Malevolence

D. Lenity

Answer : C. Malevolence

Explanation:

  • Amity means friendly relations. All the words have almost the same meaning except Malevolence.
  • Malevolence – Hate , Hatred, Spite
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Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
He was AMENABLE to the whole situation knowing when it was his mistake ?

A. Uncooperative

B. Persuadable

C. Biddable

D. Docile

Answer : A. Uncooperative

Explanation:

  • Amenable means obligated for a situation’s. All the words have almost the same meaning except Uncooperative.
  • Uncooperative – unwilling to help others or do what they ask.
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Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word ?
Mitigate

A. Abate

B. Aggravate

C. Allay

D. Alleviate

Answer : B. Aggravate

Explanation:

  • Abate : Unpleasant or Severe.
  • Aggravate : Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious
  • Allay : Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
  • Alleviate : Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
  • Mitigate : Make (something bad) less severe, Serious, or Painful.

Antonym of Mitigate is Aggravate

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Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word ?
Aversion

A. Avoidable

B. Awareness

C. Hatred

D. Liking

Answer : D. Liking

Explanation:

  • Avoidable : Able to be avoided or prevented.
  • Awareness : Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
  • Hatred : Intense dislike, Hate.
  • Liking : A feeling of regard or fondness.
  • Aversion : A strong dislike or disinclination.

Antonym of Aversion is Liking

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Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word ?
Commissioned

A. Started

B. Closed

C. Terminated

D. Unlocked

Answer : B. Closed

Explanation

  • Started : Begin or be estimated from a particular point in time or space.
  • Closed : Not opened.
  • Terminated : Bring to an end.
  • Unlocked : Not locked
  • Commissioned : Bring (somewhat newly produced) into working condition.

Antonym of Commissioned is Closed.

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Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word ?
Acquit

A. Deprive

B. Retreat

C. Convict

D. Conceal

Answer : C. Convict

Explanation

  • Deprive : Debar, Shear, Bereave, Mulct, Denude.
  • Retreat : Digress, Recoil, Shrink back, Retrograde, Fall back.
  • Convict : Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
  • Conceal : Hide, Secrete, Stash, Wrap.
  • Acquit : Liberate, Rid, Set free, Release, Exempt.

Antonyms of Acquit is Convict.

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Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word ?
Frugal

A. Extravagant

B. Rich

C. Miserable

D. Happy

Answer : A. Extravagant

Explanation

  • Rich : Having a great deal of money or assets, Wealthy.
  • Miserable : Wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable.
  • Happy : Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
  • Extravagant : Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
  • Frugal : Sparing or economical as regards money or food, thrifty, Prudent.

Antonym of Frugal is Extravagant.

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Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word ?
Benign

A. Malevolent

B. Soft

C. Friendly

D. Unwise

Answer : A. Malevolent

Explanation :

  • Soft : Easy to mould, Cut, Compress or Fold, Not hard or firm to the touch, Soft, Bland, Malleable, Moderate, Tender, Flaccid.
  • Friendly : kind and pleasant.
  • Unwise: (Of a person or action) Not wise or sensible, Foolish.
  • Malevolent : Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
  • Benign : Gentle and kind.

Antonym of Benign is Malevolent.

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Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word ?
Repulsive

A. Alluring

B. Refulgent

C. Effulgent

D. Meek

Answer : A. Alluring

Explanation :

  • Refulgent : Shining very brightly.
  • Effulgent : Shining brightly, Radiant.
  • Meek : Quiet, Gentle and Easily imposed on, Submissive.
  • Alluring : Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating, Seductive.
  • Repulsive : Archaic lacking friendliness or sympathy, Lacking attraction.

Antonym of Repulsive is Alluring.

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Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word ?
Obscure

A. Implicit

B. Obnoxious

C. Explicit

D. Pedantic

Answer : C. Explicit

Explanation

  • Implicit : Inherent, Latent, Ingrained, Inherent, Vested, tacit.
  • Obnoxious : Extremely unpleasant.
  • Pedantic : Excessively concerned with minor details or rules, Over scrupulous.
  • Explicit : Stated clearly and in detail, Leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
  • Obscure : Not discovered or known about, Uncertain

Antonym of Obscure is Explicit

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