Are you searching for frequently asked synonyms and antonyms for English exams?  If yes, then you must read this article!  In many competitive or high-school exams, Synonyms and antonyms are often asked in English papers.

Most of the individuals get confused about how to learn about them.  Here is the solution for all of you!

In this article, you will find a list of synonyms and antonyms with their meanings and examples. You just have to understand them and try making your own sentences using those words. That’s all you need to practice! So, here are synonyms and antonyms which are frequently asked in English exams.

Q-: In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

  1. Lucid – (something which is clear or expressed clearly.)

Ex- She has neat and lucid handwriting.

(A) Audible

(B) Clear

(C) Distinct

(D) Reasonable

 

  1. Robust- (strong and healthy)

Ex- He has a robust personality.

(A) Stupid

(B) Powerful

(C) Useless

(D) Ignorant

 

  1. Lament – (an expression of grief or sorrow.)

 Ex- He was lamenting the death of his wife.

  1. Grieve
  2. Relieve
  3. Celebrate
  4. Loud

 

  1. Vindictive – (Showing a strong desire for revenge.)

Ex- He cancelled her job opportunity with vindictive desire.

(a) Imaginative

(b) Accusative

(c) malice– (Desire to harm someone)

(d) Aggressive

 

  1. Brutal – (Violent, unpleasant or harsh.)

              Ex- He did a brutal attack on him.

(a) Sympathetic

(b) Compassionate

(c) Humane

(d) Savage

 

  1. Abjure – (Refuse or resign a right or position)

Ex- Finally, he decided to abjure his post.

(a) Renounce – (formally refuse any claim, right, or position)

(b) Announce (to declare)

(c) Pronounce

(d) Denounce (publicly declare to be wrong or evil.)

 

  1. Disgrace – (loss of reputation)

Ex- He has disgraced himself by using abusive language in the office.

(a) Glory

(b) Jealousy

(c) Disregard

(d) Dishonour

 

  1. Vivacious – (lively and full of excitement – typically used of a woman.)

                  Ex- She is a beautiful and vivacious woman.

(a) Poisonous

(b) Energetic

(c) Tricky

(d) Slow

 

 

  1. Novice – (a person new to and inexperienced in a situation.)

        Ex He is a novice in content marketing.

  1. Trainer
  2. Learner
  3. Beginner
  4. Virtuous

 

  1. Luminous – (Something which is light; bright or shining.)

Ex- There is one luminous object in the darkroom.

(A) Fragment

(B) Grain

(C) Atom

(D) Bright

Antonyms

Q- Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

  1.  Demure – (reserved, modest, and shy)

(a) humble

(b) bold (fearless)

(c) coy

(d). sober

 

  1. Finite (Limited in size or extent.)

(a) finished

(b) limited

(c) bound

(d) endless

 

  1. Myriad – (Countless in number)

(a)Countless

(b)Enemy

(c)Dull

(d)single

 

  1. Meticulous – (Very careful and precise.)

(a) Forgetful

(b) Destructive

(c) Careless

(d) Flagrant

 

 

  1. Inflammable – (Easy to catch fire)

(a) Combustible

(b) Non-flammable

(c) flammable

(d) Excitable

 

 

  1. Placid (calm and peaceful with little movement or activity)

(a) Dull

(b) Stormy (characterized by violent emotions or behaviour)

(c) Urgent

(d) Moving

 

 

  1. Tremulous (Shaking or quivering slightly.)

(a) Steady

(b) Obese

(c) Young

(d) Healthy

 

  1. Adulteration(Making impure)

(a) Purification –(making something pure by removing substances that are dirty)

(b) Normalization

(c) Rejuvenation

(d) Consternation

 

  1. Equilibrium – (Balance)

(a) Work out

(b) Disturb

(c) Imbalance

(d) Unevenness

 

  1. Relinquish – (give up)

 

(a) Relish

(b) Continue

(c) Vanish

(d) Quench

Hope you find it useful!  Wish you all luck for your exam.

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