Antonyms Questions for SSC CGL (with Answers)

Answer: C. Stingy

'Generous' means giving freely; its opposite is 'stingy'.

Answer: D. Defeat

The opposite of 'victory' is 'defeat'.

Answer: A. Contract

'Expand' means to become larger; 'contract' means to become smaller.

Answer: A. Natural

'Artificial' means man-made; its opposite is 'natural'.

Answer: D. Plentiful

'Scarce' means insufficient; its opposite is 'plentiful'.

Answer: B. Success

'Failure' is lack of success; its opposite is 'success'.

Answer: C. Deep

'Shallow' means having little depth; 'deep' means having great depth.

Answer: B. Flexible

'Rigid' means unable to bend; 'flexible' means able to bend easily.

Answer: B. Minimum

'Maximum' is the greatest amount; 'minimum' is the smallest amount.

Answer: B. Fertile

'Barren' land produces nothing; 'fertile' land produces a lot.

Answer: A. Depart

'Arrive' means to reach a place; 'depart' means to leave it.

Answer: C. Permanent

'Temporary' means lasting a short time; 'permanent' means lasting for ever.

Answer: C. Reject

'Accept' means to agree to take; its opposite is 'reject' (refuse to take).

Answer: D. Innocent

'Guilty' means having done wrong; 'innocent' means not having done wrong.

Answer: A. Discord

'Harmony' means agreement or peace; 'discord' means disagreement.

Answer: C. Dim

'Bright' means giving much light; 'dim' means giving little light.

Answer: D. Decrease

'Increase' means to become larger; 'decrease' means to become smaller.

Answer: D. Rude

'Polite' means having good manners; 'rude' means having bad manners.

Answer: B. Import

'Export' is sending goods out of a country; 'import' is bringing goods in.

Answer: D. Descend

'Ascend' means to go up; 'descend' means to go down.

Answer: C. Sensible

'Foolish' means lacking good sense; 'sensible' means showing good sense.

Answer: C. Outdated

'Modern' means belonging to the present; 'outdated' means old-fashioned.

Answer: B. Advance

'Retreat' means to move back; 'advance' means to move forward.

Answer: D. Light

'Heavy' means of great weight; its opposite is 'light'.

Answer: C. Often

'Seldom' means rarely; the opposite is 'often'.

Answer: B. Major

'Minor' means small or less important; the opposite is 'major'.

Answer: B. Solid

A 'liquid' flows freely; a 'solid' keeps a fixed shape.

Answer: B. Blunt

'Sharp' means having a fine cutting edge; the opposite is 'blunt'.

Answer: B. Expensive

'Cheap' means low in price; the opposite is 'expensive'.

Answer: A. Narrow

'Wide' means broad from side to side; the opposite is 'narrow'.

Answer: A. Treacherous

'Loyal' means faithful; 'treacherous' means disloyal or betraying trust.

Answer: B. Gain

'Loss' means losing something; its opposite is 'gain'.

Answer: B. Exit

An 'entrance' is a way in; the opposite is an 'exit', a way out.

Answer: C. Reward

To 'punish' is to make someone suffer for a wrong; to 'reward' is to give something for good work.

Answer: A. Rare

'Common' means found often; the opposite is 'rare'.

Answer: D. Top

'Bottom' is the lowest part; the opposite is 'top'.

Answer: B. Late

'Early' means before the usual time; the opposite is 'late'.

Answer: D. Fast

'Slow' means not moving quickly; the opposite is 'fast'.

Answer: A. Exterior

'Interior' means the inside part; 'exterior' means the outside part.

Answer: B. Pessimistic

'Optimistic' means hopeful; its opposite is 'pessimistic'.

Answer: A. Opaque

'Transparent' lets light through; 'opaque' does not.

Answer: D. Arrogant

'Humble' means modest; its opposite is 'arrogant'.

Answer: C. Convict

To 'acquit' is to declare someone not guilty; to 'convict' is to declare someone guilty, so 'Convict' is the antonym.

Answer: B. Energetic

'Lethargic' means sluggish and lacking energy; its antonym is 'Energetic'.

Answer: C. Reveal

'Conceal' means to hide; its antonym is 'Reveal', meaning to make known or show.

Answer: C. Apathy

'Zeal' means great energy or enthusiasm for a cause; 'Apathy' means lack of interest or concern, so it is the antonym.

Answer: D. Talkative

'Reticent' means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; 'Talkative' is its opposite. 'Reserved', 'Silent' and 'Shy' are close in meaning to it.

Answer: A. Explicit

'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation; 'Explicit' means stated clearly and in detail, so it is the antonym. The other options are near-synonyms.

Answer: A. Prosperity

'Adversity' means difficulty or misfortune; its opposite is 'Prosperity', a state of success and well-being.

Answer: D. Transient

'Perennial' means lasting for a long time or recurring continually; 'Transient' means lasting only a short time, so it is the antonym.

Answer: A. Exodus

'Influx' is the arrival of large numbers of people or things; 'Exodus' is a mass departure, so it is the antonym.

Answer: C. Scanty

'Profuse' means plentiful or abundant; its opposite is 'scanty'. The other options are near-synonyms.

Answer: D. Friendly

'Hostile' means unfriendly or antagonistic, so its antonym is 'Friendly'.

Answer: D. Prominent

As an adjective, 'obscure' means not well known or not easily seen; 'Prominent' means important, famous or easily noticed, so it is the antonym.

Answer: C. Cautious

'Impetuous' means acting quickly without thought; its opposite is 'Cautious'. 'Rash', 'Hasty' and 'Impulsive' are synonyms.

Answer: B. Diminish

'Augment' means to make greater; its opposite is 'Diminish' (to make smaller). The other options are synonyms.

Answer: C. Essential

'Redundant' means unnecessary or more than needed; its opposite is 'Essential'. The other options are close to 'redundant' in meaning.

Answer: C. Veteran

A 'novice' is a beginner; its opposite is a 'veteran', a person with long experience. The other options are near-synonyms of 'novice'.

Answer: A. Optional

'Compulsory' means required; its opposite is 'Optional' (left to one's choice). 'Mandatory' and 'Necessary' are close in meaning to it.

Answer: A. Dishearten

'Encourage' means to give confidence or hope; 'Dishearten' means to cause someone to lose hope. The other three are synonyms.

Answer: A. Surplus

'Dearth' means a scarcity or lack; its opposite is 'Surplus' (an amount more than needed). The other options are synonyms.

Answer: B. Commend

'Condemn' means to express strong disapproval; its opposite is 'Commend' (to praise). The other options are close to 'condemn' in meaning.

Answer: D. Modest

'Haughty' means arrogantly superior; its opposite is 'Modest'. 'Proud' and 'Lofty' are similar in meaning to it.

Answer: A. Impoverished

'Affluent' means wealthy; its opposite is 'Impoverished' (very poor). 'Opulent' is a synonym, and 'Fluent' only sounds similar.

Answer: D. Gentle

'Ferocious' means savagely fierce; its opposite is 'Gentle'. 'Savage', 'Fierce' and 'Brutal' are synonyms.

Answer: D. Extravagant

'Frugal' means economical; its opposite is 'extravagant'.

Answer: D. Malevolent

'Benevolent' means well-meaning; 'malevolent' means wishing evil.

Answer: A. Concise

'Verbose' means using too many words; 'concise' means brief.

Answer: A. Garrulous

'Taciturn' means habitually silent; 'garrulous' means excessively talkative. The other options are synonyms of 'taciturn'.

Answer: D. Amicable

'Acrimonious' means angry and bitter; 'amicable' means friendly and without discord. The rest are synonyms of 'acrimonious'.

Answer: D. Invigorate

'Enervate' means to drain of energy or weaken; 'invigorate' means to give strength and energy. The others are synonyms of 'enervate'.

Answer: C. Alleviate

'Exacerbate' means to make worse; 'alleviate' means to make less severe. The other three options are synonyms.

Answer: A. Nadir

'Zenith' is the highest point; 'nadir' is the lowest point. 'Apex', 'pinnacle' and 'acme' all mean the highest point.

Answer: B. Pacific

'Belligerent' means hostile and aggressive; 'pacific' means peaceable. 'Bellicose', 'pugnacious' and 'combative' are synonyms of 'belligerent'.

Answer: B. Petty

'Magnanimous' means generous and forgiving, especially towards a rival; 'petty' means small-minded and mean. The other options are close in meaning to 'magnanimous'.

Answer: D. Reclusive

'Gregarious' means fond of company; 'reclusive' means avoiding the company of others. The other options are similar in meaning to 'gregarious'.

Answer: B. Perpetual

'Evanescent' means soon passing out of existence; 'perpetual' means lasting forever. 'Fleeting', 'transient' and 'fugitive' (in its literary sense) are synonyms.

Answer: D. Pliant

'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change; 'pliant' means easily influenced or flexible. The other options are synonyms.

Answer: D. Docile

'Obstreperous' means noisy and difficult to control. 'Docile' (quiet and easily managed) is its opposite; 'unruly', 'boisterous' and 'clamorous' are similar in meaning.

Answer: C. Self-assured

'Diffident' means modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. 'Self-assured' is its opposite; 'hesitant', 'bashful' and 'timorous' are near synonyms.

Answer: D. Cosmopolitan

'Parochial' means having a narrow, local outlook; 'cosmopolitan' means broad-minded and familiar with many cultures. The other options are near-synonyms.

Answer: C. Succinct

'Prolix' means using too many words, tediously lengthy. Its opposite is 'succinct' (brief and clearly expressed). 'Tedious', 'rambling' and 'diffuse' are close in meaning to prolix.

Answer: C. Vigorous

'Effete' means weak, ineffectual or exhausted of vitality. 'Vigorous' (strong, energetic) is its opposite; 'decadent', 'enfeebled' and 'spent' share the sense of decline or exhaustion.

Answer: A. Affable

'Cantankerous' means bad-tempered and argumentative. 'Affable' (friendly and good-natured) is its opposite; 'irascible', 'quarrelsome' and 'testy' are synonyms.

Answer: A. Denigrate

'Extol' means to praise enthusiastically. 'Denigrate' means to criticise unfairly or belittle, its opposite. 'Laud', 'eulogise' and 'glorify' are synonyms of extol.

Answer: A. Intemperate

'Abstemious' means not self-indulgent, especially in eating and drinking. 'Intemperate' (lacking self-control, indulgent) is its opposite; 'temperate', 'ascetic' and 'moderate' are similar in meaning.

Answer: A. Unassuming

'Ostentatious' means characterised by vulgar or pretentious display. 'Unassuming' (modest, not pretentious) is its opposite; 'flamboyant', 'showy' and 'pretentious' are synonyms.

Answer: D. Virtuous

'Nefarious' means wicked or criminal. 'Virtuous' (morally good) is its opposite; 'iniquitous', 'villainous' and 'heinous' are synonyms.