Test: Antonyms- 4 - CDS MCQ

REPEL

• "Repel" means to drive away or resist. It refers to causing something or someone to move away or become distant.

A: Attend

• "Attend" means to be present at an event, meeting, or location. It is not directly related to the meaning of "repel," which involves pushing away.

B: Concentrate

• "Concentrate" means to focus one's attention or mental effort on something. It doesn't directly relate to repelling or attracting.

C: Continue

• Continue" means to persist or keep going without interruption. This is unrelated to "repel," which involves pushing away.

D: Attract

• "Attract" means to draw something or someone towards oneself, which is the opposite of "repel" (to push something away).

The antonym of "REPEL" is D: Attract, as it describes the opposite action of drawing something or someone near, whereas "repel" involves pushing away.

"Suppress" means to put an end to something, often by force, or to prevent something from being expressed or happening.

• A: Encourage
  "Encourage" means to give someone support or confidence to do something. This is the opposite of "suppress," which involves limiting or preventing action.

• B: Allow
  "Allow" means to give permission for something to happen. This contrasts with "suppress," which involves preventing or restraining something.

• C: Praise
  "Praise" means to express approval or admiration. This is unrelated to "suppress," which involves the act of restraining or holding back.

• D: Permit
  "Permit" means to give permission for something to occur. It directly contrasts with "suppress," as "suppress" involves stopping or preventing something, whereas "permit" allows it to happen.

Conclusion:

The antonym of "SUPPRESS" is A: Encourage, as "encourage" involves fostering or supporting an action, whereas "suppress" involves hindering or preventing it.

Generous is correct as the word niggardly means ungenerous with money, time, etc.; mean while the word generous  means showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.. Both the words are opposite in meaning.

Haphazard means accidental.
Deliberate means by purpose, intentionally.
So, Deliberate is opposite in meaning from haphazard.

Adherent :somebody who supports a particular idea
opponent : a person who plays against somebody

Hollow means empty from inside or unfilled while Solid means a body covered from all sides.

"Valuable" refers to something that is of great worth, importance, or usefulness.

• A: Inevitable
  "Inevitable" means something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided. It doesn't directly contrast with "valuable," as "inevitable" refers to events or outcomes, not worth or value.

• B: Worthless
  "Worthless" means having no value or importance, which is the opposite of "valuable." It directly contrasts with something that is considered valuable. Correct answer.

• C: Inferior
  "Inferior" means of lower quality or rank. While it can describe something of lesser value, it doesn't directly oppose "valuable" as clearly as "worthless" does.

• D: Lowly
  "Lowly" refers to something of humble status or rank, which is not necessarily synonymous with being of little value.

Conclusion:

The antonym of "VALUABLE" is B: Worthless, as "worthless" describes something of no value, which is the direct opposite of "valuable."

Incredulous means "skeptical" or "unbelieving." It refers to a person's response. The noun form of incredulous is incredulity. The opposite is credulous, or "gullible, believes anything."

"Industrious" means hardworking, diligent, and consistently putting in effort towards tasks or work.

• A: Indifferent
  "Indifferent" means showing no interest, concern, or enthusiasm. 

• B: Indolent
  "Indolent" means habitually lazy or avoiding work. It is the direct opposite of "industrious," as it refers to someone who avoids work or effort. Correct answer.

• C: Casual
  "Casual" refers to a relaxed or informal attitude, which can suggest a lack of seriousness. 

• D: Passive
  "Passive" refers to a lack of active participation 

Conclusion:

The antonym of "INDUSTRIOUS" is B: Indolent, as "indolent" refers to being lazy or avoiding work, which directly contrasts with the hardworking nature of "industrious."

"Autonomy" refers to the state of being independent, self-governing, or having the freedom to make one's own decisions without external control.

• A: Slavery
  "Slavery" refers to a condition in which individuals are owned and controlled by others, having no freedom or independence. It is the direct opposite of "autonomy," which emphasizes freedom and self-governance. Correct answer.

• B: Subordination
  "Subordination" refers to being under the authority or control of someone else, which implies a lack of independence. While it contrasts with "autonomy," "slavery" is a stronger and more direct antonym.

• C: Inependence
  "Independence" refers to the state of being self-sufficient and not reliant on others, which is a direct synonym for "autonomy."

• D: Submissiveness
  "Submissiveness" refers to being willing to yield to the control or authority of others. Like "subordination," it suggests a lack of independence, but "slavery" more directly opposes autonomy.

Conclusion:

The antonym of "AUTONOMY" is A: Slavery, as "slavery" represents the complete absence of independence and freedom, directly contrasting with "autonomy," which signifies self-governance and freedom.

"Alien" refers to someone who is foreign, not native, or not from the local place, especially in the context of citizenship or residence.

• A: Native
  "Native" refers to someone who is born or originally from a particular place. This is the direct opposite of "alien," as it describes someone who belongs to a place, rather than being foreign or non-native. Correct answer.

• B: Domiciled
  "Domiciled" refers to a person who resides permanently in a particular place, often used in legal contexts to indicate where a person lives. While it suggests a permanent residence, it doesn't directly contrast with "alien" as clearly as "native."

• C: Natural
  "Natural" refers to something that is inherent or in its original state. In the context of a person, it could imply being part of a specific place, but it doesn't directly oppose "alien" as clearly as "native."

• D: Resident
  "Resident" refers to someone who lives in a particular place, but it doesn't necessarily imply that they are native to the place. An "alien" can also be a resident, but not a native.

Mountain means An elevation of land higher than a hill.
Valley means An area of lowland between hills or mountains.

So, we can say that Mountain is an antonym for the valley.

Violent: using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Tame: (of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated.
Humble: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
Gentle: having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.
Harmless: not able or likely to cause harm.

Antonym of Violent is Gentle.

Virtuous means righteous and wicked means mischievous.
The Antonym of Virtuous is wicked.