ANTONYMS VOCABULARY SENTENCES VERBAL ABILITY

1. ANTONYMS
Antonyms are words that have an opposite meaning.
Try to figure out how you can improve your
vocabulary using a set of words in a contextual
manner.

2. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key word.
FUMBLE:
A) answer promptly B) answer slowly
C)answer hesitantly D) answer quietly
You should give your reply slowly and quietly .
You should not reply in a doubtful or hesitant
manner.
You should not fumble or mix up your reply.
You should learn to answer promptly or quickly and
not fumble or hesitate when giving a reply.
fumble x answer promptly

3. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key word.
FLUCTUATE:
A) constant B) uncertain
C) unsteady D) volatile
The situation is very volatile or explosive.
The results are uncertain
The prices are not steady.
The value of the rupee is not constant.
It is fluctuating or changing everyday.
fluctuate x constant

4. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key word.
FRAGILE:
A) delicate B) slender
C) frail D) durable
The problem is a delicate one .
The leader has become very frail.
The chances of his recovery are very slender
or few.
The economy has become fragile or weak.
A durable or lasting solution has to be found
It is fluctuating or changing everyday.
fragile x durable

5. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key word.
FLOURISH:
A) prosper B) decay
C) stagnate D) grow
Hemanth was once a prosperous man, and he had
a flourishing trade
The owner of his orchard did not allow the fruits
to grow.
Earlier he allowed the fruits to decay .
Slowly the yield began to stagnate . There was no
growth in his income.
Hemanth decided to set up his own business.
. flourish x decay

6. Find the word that is opposite in meaning to the given key word.
FASTIDIOUS:
A) destructive B) careless
C) willing D) impatient
Smith was once a prosperous man, but he was
a carefree, careless, impatient man.
All his ideas were destructive .
He was very fastidious or particular about food.
He was never willing to compromise or adjust
in any situation, however small or insignificant.
fastidious x willing