Question 1

Vocabulary—choose the most appropriate opposite meaning (antonym) of ‘‘ENORMOUS’’ from the options provided.

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Given word ENORMOUS = extremely large; immense; colossal. Concept/Approach We seek an antonym—a word with the opposite meaning in degree/size. Option analysis Tiny: directly opposite in size (very small). ✔️ Average: means typical/ordinary, not the opposite of ‘‘enormous’’. ❌ Soft: describes texture, not size. ❌ Weak: describes strength, not size. ❌ Common pitfalls Choosing ‘‘average’’ thinking it counters extremeness; it does not directly oppose size. Final Answer Tiny

Question 2

Vocabulary—identify the best opposite (antonym) of ‘‘COMMISSIONED’’ as used in general English usage (e.g., ‘‘a ship was commissioned’’).

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Meaning in context COMMISSIONED (verb/adjective): formally placed into service; authorized; ordered. Example: ‘‘The warship was commissioned in 2010’’ (i.e., it officially entered active service). Concept/Approach We need the closest antonym—the term that best captures the idea of officially ending or withdrawing from service (‘‘decommissioned’’). Option analysis Started: could be a loose synonym (to begin), not the opposite. ❌ Closed: context-dependent; does not specifically oppose ‘‘commissioned’’ for entities like ships/projects. ❌ Finished: vague completion; not the institutional opposite. ❌ Terminated: conveys officially ended/ceased, closest to ‘‘decommissioned’’. ✔️ Verification/Alternative The precise antonym in technical contexts is ‘‘decommissioned’’; among the given choices, ‘‘Terminated’’ most nearly matches that sense. Final Answer Terminated

Question 3

Vocabulary antonyms — Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘ARTIFICIAL’’ (SSC/Bank English, synonym–antonym practice). Provide the best antonym and understand why the distractors are not correct.

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Given data Target word: ARTIFICIAL Options: Red; Natural; Truthful; Solid Concept/Approach 'Artificial' means man-made, synthetic, or not occurring naturally. Therefore, the direct semantic opposite is 'Natural' — that which exists in or is produced by nature without human intervention. Word sense and usage Artificial: 'artificial flavors', 'artificial intelligence' (non-natural origin).Natural: 'natural fibers', 'natural beauty' (not synthetic). Why the other options are wrong Red: a color; unrelated to natural vs. synthetic.Truthful: concerns honesty, not origin/mode of production.Solid: state of matter/consistency; not an antonym of 'artificial'. Memory tip Think: artificial flower (plastic) ↔ natural flower (grown). Final Answer Natural

Question 4

Vocabulary antonyms — Select the word that is opposite in meaning to ‘‘EXODUS’’ (advanced English exam prep; reasoning with context).

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Given data Target word: EXODUS Options: Influx; Home-coming; Return; Restoration Concept/Approach 'Exodus' = a mass departure of people. The direct antonym is a mass arrival, i.e., 'Influx'. Why other options do not fit Home-coming / Return: movement back by individuals/groups, but not necessarily mass arrival into a place at the same time and scale that 'exodus' implies.Restoration: bringing back to a former state; not movement of people. Usage check 'An exodus of workers' ↔ 'an influx of workers'. Final Answer Influx

Question 5

Vocabulary antonyms — Identify the best opposite of ‘‘RELINQUISH’’ (bank/SSC English; nuanced sense differences).

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Given data Target word: RELINQUISH Options: Abdicate; Renounce; Possess; Deny Concept/Approach 'Relinquish' = to give up, surrender, or let go of a claim/possession/right. The opposite is to 'Possess' (to have/hold/keep). Why the distractors are wrong Abdicate: synonym (to give up power or responsibility).Renounce: synonym (formally give up a claim/belief).Deny: to refuse to admit/allow; not the antonym of giving up vs. holding. Example She relinquished the post ↔ She continued to possess/hold the post. Final Answer Possess

Question 6

Vocabulary antonyms — Choose the word most nearly opposite to ‘‘EXPAND’’ (exam-ready antonym reasoning with close choices).

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Given data Target word: EXPAND Options: Convert; Condense; Congest; Conclude Concept/Approach 'Expand' = to increase in size/volume/extent. 'Condense' = to make denser or more compact; to reduce volume. This is the clean antonym pair widely used in science and writing. Why not the others Convert: change form/function; not opposite of size change.Congest: to overcrowd; does not cleanly reverse an item’s expansion.Conclude: to end/finish; unrelated to volume/extent. Memory hook Gas expands when heated, steam condenses when cooled. Final Answer Condense

Question 7

Vocabulary antonyms — Mark the word that is the direct opposite of ‘‘MORTAL’’ (precision in semantic contrast for competitive exams).

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Given data Target word: MORTAL Options: Divine; Immortal; Spiritual; Eternal Concept/Approach 'Mortal' = subject to death. The strict antonym is 'Immortal' = not subject to death. Why close distractors are not best Eternal: timeless/without end; close, but the textbook antonym pair is mortal ↔ immortal.Divine/Spiritual: about sacred/spirit; not the life-and-death property. Final Answer Immortal

Question 8

Vocabulary antonyms — Pick the best opposite of ‘‘QUIESCENT’’ (advanced vocabulary; precise antonym recognition).

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Given data Target word: QUIESCENT Options: ACTIVE; Dormant; Weak; Unconcerned Concept/Approach 'Quiescent' = at rest; inactive; causing no symptoms. The crisp antonym is 'Active'. Why others are not antonyms Dormant: near-synonym (inactive).Weak: low strength, not opposite of inactivity.Unconcerned: about attitude, not activity level. Example A quiescent volcano ↔ an active volcano. Final Answer ACTIVE

Question 9

Vocabulary antonyms — Choose the word most nearly opposite to ‘‘OBEYING’’ (role-contrast antonyms tested in exams).

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Given data Target word: OBEYING Options: Ordering; Following; Refusing; Contradicting Concept/Approach 'Obeying' = acting as a subordinate who carries out instructions. In many exam keys, the antonymal contrast is framed by role: subordinate vs. commander. Thus, 'Ordering' (giving commands) is taken as the opposite role to 'obeying' (receiving/complying). Why the other choices are not selected Following: near in meaning (to obey = to follow).Refusing: describes non-compliance, but not the opposite role of obeying; it merely negates compliance.Contradicting: to oppose verbally; not strictly opposite to obeying instructions. Usage lens One party orders, the other obeys — complementary, antonymic roles in command–compliance contexts. Final Answer Ordering

Question 10

Vocabulary antonyms — Mark the option that gives the true opposite of ‘‘FRAUDULENT’’ (authenticity vs. deception).

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Given data Target word: FRAUDULENT Options: Candid; Direct; Forthright; Genuine Concept/Approach 'Fraudulent' = deceitful; fake; intended to cheat. The opposite is 'Genuine' = authentic; real; not fake. Why others are weaker opposites Candid/Direct/Forthright: relate to frankness in speech; they do not necessarily mean 'authentic/not fake' which is the key contrast with 'fraudulent' (often used of documents, schemes, transactions). Example Fraudulent passport ↔ genuine passport. Final Answer Genuine

Question 11

Vocabulary antonyms — Choose the closest opposite in meaning to ‘‘FLAGITIOUS’’ (advanced vocabulary; legal/crime register).

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Given data Target word: FLAGITIOUS Options: Innocent; Vapid; Ignorant; Frivolous Concept/Approach 'Flagitious' = shockingly evil or criminal; egregiously wicked. The opposite is 'Innocent' = not guilty; free from moral wrong. Why others do not oppose the core meaning Vapid: dull/lifeless; unrelated to guilt/wickedness.Ignorant: lacking knowledge; not antonym of evil.Frivolous: lacking seriousness; not the opposite of criminally wicked. Final Answer Innocent

Question 12

Vocabulary antonyms — Identify the best opposite in meaning to ‘‘BELITTLE’’ (nuanced lexical contrast for competitive English).

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Given data Target word: BELITTLE Options: Criticize; Flatter; Exaggerate; Adore Concept/Approach 'Belittle' = to make someone/something seem unimportant or smaller than it is; to disparage or understate. A practical antonym in exam keys is 'Exaggerate' = to magnify; to overstate or inflate importance/extent — the reverse of minimizing. Why not the others Criticize: can include fair/harsh evaluation; not necessarily the opposite of minimizing.Flatter/Adore: forms of praise/affection; while positive, they are not the direct semantic opposite of understating; 'exaggerate' directly reverses the scale (minimize vs. magnify). Usage contrast He belittled her achievements (minimized) ↔ He exaggerated her achievements (overstated/magnified). Final Answer Exaggerate

Question 13

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘STARTLED’’; carefully compare subtle differences between emotional states (surprise vs. calmness) to select the best antonym from the options.

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Given word STARTLED (adjective/participle): suddenly surprised or alarmed; taken unawares. Concept/Approach We need the antonym—a word conveying the opposite emotional state. ‘‘Startled’’ implies a jolt of surprise or fright; the opposite is a state of calm, ease, or lack of disturbance. Option-by-option analysis Relaxed: calm, at ease, unperturbed—directly opposite to being startled. ✅Amused: entertained; may still involve surprise, not opposite. ❌Endless: relates to duration, not emotion. ❌Astonished: very surprised—near-synonym, not opposite. ❌ Usage examples ‘‘He remained relaxed even when the lights went out suddenly; others looked startled.’’ Common pitfalls Confusing near-synonyms (‘‘astonished’’) with antonyms; picking an unrelated dimension (‘‘endless’’). Final Answer Relaxed

Question 14

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Select the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘BUSY’’; focus on overall state of engagement vs. leisure rather than intensity alone.

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Given word BUSY (adjective): actively engaged; having much to do; not free. Concept/Approach Antonym should convey not being engaged or being at ease. ‘‘Relaxed’’ expresses a free, unhurried state, the best opposite among choices. Option-by-option analysis Relaxed: free from tension or activity; opposite of busy. ✅Occupied: engaged; near-synonym of busy. ❌Engrossed: fully absorbed; stronger sense of being busy. ❌Engaged: involved; near-synonym. ❌ Example ‘‘I am too busy today; tomorrow I will be more relaxed.’’ Common pitfalls Choosing a word that still implies being occupied (‘‘engrossed’’, ‘‘engaged’’). Final Answer Relaxed

Question 15

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the best opposite in meaning to ‘‘FRESH’’; consider the sense of newness vs. age or deterioration in common collocations (e.g., bread, ideas).

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Given word FRESH (adjective): new; not stale; recently made/obtained; also lively or energetic. Concept/Approach In food/ideas contexts, the direct opposite of ‘‘fresh’’ is ‘‘stale’’ (old, no longer pleasant or effective). Option-by-option analysis Stale: not fresh (food, air, ideas); the standard antonym. ✅Faulty: defective; not the opposite of newness. ❌Sluggish: slow; pertains to speed/energy, not freshness. ❌Disgraceful: shameful; unrelated dimension. ❌ Examples ‘‘Buy fresh bread daily; day-old bread turns stale.’’ Common pitfalls Confusing ‘‘fresh’’ (new) with ‘‘faultless’’; ‘‘faulty’’ is not a direct opposite. Final Answer Stale

Question 16

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Choose the option most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘CULPABLE’’; weigh notions of blameworthiness vs. innocence.

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Given word CULPABLE (adjective): deserving blame; guilty. Concept/Approach The opposite should remove blame or guilt: ‘‘blameless’’ (innocent). Option-by-option analysis Blameless: free from blame; innocent—direct antonym. ✅Defendable: capable of being defended; not necessarily innocence. ❌Careless/Irresponsible: describe negligence, often increasing culpability; not antonyms. ❌ Example ‘‘The driver was found blameless and therefore not culpable.’’ Final Answer Blameless

Question 17

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Pick the choice most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘EVASIVE’’; distinguish indirect/avoidant speech from candor.

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Given word EVASIVE (adjective): tending to evade; deliberately vague or indirect to avoid a direct answer. Concept/Approach An antonym should capture directness and truthfulness. ‘‘Honest’’ (truthful, straightforward) contrasts with being evasive. Option-by-option analysis Honest: truthful, not evasive—accepted antonym. ✅Frank: very direct and open; also contrasts with evasive but not the keyed answer here. ❌Free/Liberal: relate to liberty/breadth, not (non-)evasiveness. ❌ Note In many contexts, ‘‘frank’’/‘‘direct’’ are equally strong antonyms; among given choices, the keyed answer is ‘‘Honest’’. Final Answer Honest

Question 18

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Determine the word most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘GREGARIOUS’’; contrast sociability with avoidance of company.

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Given word GREGARIOUS (adjective): sociable; fond of company; living in flocks/herds (biology). Concept/Approach The antonym should express dislike of company or avoidance of social interaction: ‘‘antisocial’’ fits. Option-by-option analysis Antisocial: hostile to or avoiding social interaction—direct opposite. ✅Glorious/Horrendous: evaluative adjectives, unrelated to sociability. ❌Similar: concerns likeness; not antonymous to gregarious. ❌ Example ‘‘Unlike his gregarious sister, he is rather antisocial.’’ Final Answer Antisocial

Question 19

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Choose the most appropriate opposite of ‘‘AWARE’’; focus on knowledge vs. lack of knowledge.

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Given word AWARE (adjective): having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact; conscious. Concept/Approach The antonym should explicitly denote lack of knowledge/awareness: ‘‘ignorant’’ is exact. Option-by-option analysis Ignorant: lacking knowledge or awareness—precise opposite. ✅Uncertain/Doubtful: indicate lack of certainty, not necessarily lack of awareness. ❌Sure: near-synonym of certain; unrelated as antonym to aware. ❌ Example ‘‘Be aware of the rules; don’t remain ignorant of them.’’ Final Answer Ignorant

Question 20

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the best opposite in meaning to ‘‘HIRSUTE’’; distinguish presence vs. absence of hair.

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Given word HIRSUTE (adjective): hairy; covered with hair. Concept/Approach The opposite must indicate lack of hair: ‘‘bald’’ is exact. Option-by-option analysis Bald: lacking hair—direct antonym. ✅Scaly: refers to scales; unrelated. ❌Erudite: learned; unrelated. ❌Quiet: refers to noise level; unrelated. ❌ Example ‘‘A hirsute man vs. a bald man.’’ Final Answer Bald

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