Objective Questions of Antonyms Exercise with Explanation

1. He does his work diligently, no matter how tough the given work is.

a) Abruptly

b) Slackly

c) Preposterously

d) Rationally

2. Due to his inefficiency in his work, he was issued warning letters multiple times.

a) Dexterous

b) Dubious

c) Dormant

d) Digressive

3. Seeing the ordinary jewelry items, she rejected the proposal of marriage.

a) Salacious

b) Celerity

c) Singular

d) Plural

4. A gregarious personality loves to explore more and more contacts to remain in discussion.

a) Remonstrate

b) Recluse

c) Rampage

d) Rhapsodic

5. All of your queries will be solicited if you ask them gently.

a) Rapacious

b) Reluctant

c) Reticent

d) Resentment

6. There was significant downfall in the collection of the organization.

a) Marginal

b) Martinet

c) Morose

d) Moratorium

7. His carelessness was responsible for this overall sabotage of saplings.

a) Circumspect

b) Cautious

c) Conservation

d) Caustic

8. Many people suffer because of pride.

a) Lowliness

b) Humility

c) Submission

d) Obedience

9. It is necessary to develop thrifty habits to be able to lead a comfortable life.

a) Expensive

b) Economical

c) Extravagant

d) Good

10. The new manager of the bank is urbane in manners.

a) Civilized

b) Rude

c) Slow

d) Foolish

Correct Answers of Objective Antonyms Exercise with Explanation

1. Correct Answer: b) Slackly

Explanation: Meaning of diligently is hard work. Hindi meaning of diligently is MEHNAT SE. The antonym of diligently is slackly.

• Meaning of abruptly is suddenly. Hindi meaning of abruptly is ACHANAK SE.

• Meaning of slackly is lack of work. Hindi meaning of abruptly is KAMCHORI SE.

• Meaning of preposterously is uselessly. Hindi meaning of abruptly is BEKARI SE.

• Meaning of abruptly is suddenly. Hindi meaning of abruptly is ACHANAK SE.

2. Correct Answer: a) Dexterous

Explanation: Meaning of inefficiency is not doing work skillfully. Hindi meaning of inefficiency is AKUSHAL. The antonym of inefficiency is dexterous.

• Meaning of dexterous is skilled. Hindi meaning of dexterous is KUSHAL.

• Meaning of dubious is doubtful. Hindi meaning of dubious is SANDEHJANAK.

• Meaning of dormant is tired. Hindi meaning of dormant is SUST.

• Meaning of digressive is leaving the main topic. Hindi meaning of digressive is MUKHYA VISHAY SE HTNA.

3. Correct Answer: c) Singular

Explanation: Meaning of ordinary is simple. Hindi meaning of ordinary is SAADHAARAN. The antonym of ordinary is Singular.

• Meaning of salacious is sexually exited person. Hindi meaning of salacious is KAAMI.

• Meaning of celerity is speediness. Hindi meaning of celerity is TEZI.

• Meaning of singular is one in number. Hindi meaning of singular is EKVACHAN.

• Meaning of plural is many in number. Hindi meaning of plural is BAHUVACHAN.

4. Correct Answer: b) Recluse

Explanation: Meaning of gregarious is friendly, one who likes to meet others. Hindi meaning of gregarious is MILANSAAR. The antonym of gregarious is recluse.

• Meaning of remonstrate is to protest. Hindi meaning of remonstrate is VIRODH KARNA.

• Meaning of recluse is peace lover. Hindi meaning of recluse is EKAANT VASI.

• Meaning of rampage is brawl. Hindi meaning of rampage is BAVAAL.

• Meaning of rhapsodic is melodious. Hindi meaning of rhapsodic is MADHUR.

5. Correct Answer: b) Reluctant

Explanation: Meaning of solicit is to take care. Hindi meaning of solicit is DHYAAN RKHNA. The antonym of solicited is reluctant.

• Meaning of rapacious is greedy. Hindi meaning of rapacious is LAALCHI.

• Meaning of reluctant is unwilling. Hindi meaning of reluctant is UNWILLING.

• Meaning of reticent is taciturn. Hindi meaning of reticent is CHUPPA.

• Meaning of resentment is anger. Hindi meaning of resentment is KRODH

6. Correct Answer: a) Marginal

Explanation: Meaning of significant is notable. Hindi meaning of significant is MAHATVAPOORN. The antonym of significant is marginal.

• Meaning of marginal is un-notable. Hindi meaning of marginal is SAADHARAN.

• Meaning of martinet is strict disciplinarian. Hindi meaning of martinet is SAKHT ANUSHASHAK.

• Meaning of morose is sad. Hindi meaning of morose is DUKHI.

• Meaning of moratorium is temporary suspension. Hindi meaning of ASTHAYI ROK.

7. Correct Answer: c) Conservation

Explanation: Meaning of sabotage is annihilation, ruin. Hindi meaning of sabotage is VINAASH. The antonym of sabotage is Conservation.

• Meaning of circumspect is careful. Hindi meaning of circumspect is SAAVDHAAN.

• Meaning of cautious is alert. Hindi meaning of cautious is SAAVDHAAN.

• Meaning of conservation is protection. Hindi meaning of conservation is SANRAKSHAN.

• Meaning of caustic is hard. Hindi meaning of caustic is TEEKSHN. 

8. Correct Answer: c) Humility

Explanation: Meaning of pride is to be proud of. Hindi meaning of pride ABHIMAAN KARNA. The antonym of pride is humility.

• Meaning of lowliness is a position of inferior status. Hindi meaning of lowliness is SAADGI, NIMNATA.

• Meaning of Humility is insult. Hindi meaning of humility is BEJJATI.

• Meaning of submission is self-devotion. Hindi meaning of submission is SAMARPAN.

• Meaning of obedience is following all the instructions. Hindi meaning of obedience is AAGYAPAN.

9. Correct Answer: c) Extravagant

Explanation: Meaning of thrifty is stingy, careful and diligent in the use of resources. Hindi meaning of thrifty is KANJOOS. The antonym of thrifty is extravagant.

• Meaning of expensive is precious. Hindi meaning of expensive is MAHNGA.

• Meaning of economical is the one who doesn’t spend much. Hindi meaning of economical is ALPVYAYI.

• Meaning of extravagant is the one who spends a lot. Hindi meaning of extravagant is MITAVVYI.

• Meaning of good is fine. Hindi meaning of good is ACHCHA.

10. Correct Answer: b) Rude

Explanation: Meaning of urbane is civilized. Hindi meaning of urbane is SABHYA. The antonym of urbane is rude.

• Meaning of civilized is having manners. Hindi meaning of expensive is SABHYA. 

• Meaning of rude is manner less. Hindi meaning of rude ASABHYA.

• Meaning of slow is dim. Hindi meaning of slow is DHEEMA.

• Meaning of foolish is stupid. Hindi meaning of foolish is MOORKH.

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