Kerala PSC English Grammar Book Study Materials 1 Page 559
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ANTONYMS
Directions (211–220) : In the 224. RENOWNED 237. FICTITIOUS
following questions, choose the word (1) famous (2) owned (1) real (2) ambitious
opposite in meaning to the given (3) unbelievable(4) imaginary
word. (3) unowned (4) unknown
238. ACQUITTED
(SSC Data Entry Operator 225. PROVOKE
(1) jailed (2) exonerated
Exam.02.08.2009) (1) soothe (2) incite
(3) convicted (4) accused
211. FRUITLESS (3) smoothen (4) entice 239. EXHAUSTIVE
(1) successful (2) wasted Directions (226-230) : In the (1) interesting (2) short
(3) useless (4) insufficient following questions, choose the word
(3) incomplete (4) complete
212. CONSENSUS opposite in meaning to the given word.
240. SACRIFICE
(1) accept (2)opinion (SSC Higher Secondary Level
Data Entry Operator & LDC (1) assimilate (2) abandon
(3) disagreement (4) permission (3) acquire (4) absorb
Exam. 27.11.2010 (Ist Sitting)
213. GENUINE 241. THOROUGHLY
226. MEAGRE
(1) general (2) genie (1) superficially (2) carefully
(1) numerous (2) large
(3) real (4) fake (3) freely (4) callously
(3) plentiful (4) enormous
214. FLEXIBLE 242. GRADUAL
227. PROFESSIONAL
(1) rigid (2) cruel (1) unscrupulous
(1) amateur (2) tradesman
(3) humble (4) easy (2) dynamic
(3) labour (4) customer
215. INITIATED (3) rapid
228. SCARCITY
(1) complicated (2) simplified (4) enthusiastic
(1) scanty (2) prosperity
(3) concluded (4) commenced 243. RETAIN
(3) majority (4) plenty
216. AUTONOMY (1) remember (2) release
229. STALE
(1) slavery (3) unfurl (4) engage
(1) fresh (2) old
(2) subordination 244. ENMITY
(3) dependence (3) steal (4) stalk
(1) rivalry (2) amicability
230. VACATE
(4) submissiveness (3) animosity (4) proximity
(1) evacuate (2) validate
217. FATIGUED 245. DILIGENT
(1) weakened (2) energised (3) occupy (4) empty (1) incompetent
Directions (231–235) : In the (2) lazy
(3) tired (4) activated
following questions, choose the word (3) extravagant
218. REVEAL
opposite in meaning to the given word.
(1) disclose (2) cover (4) frugal
(SSC Higher Secondary Level
(3) hide (4) veil Data Entry Operator & LDC Directions (246 – 250) : In the
219. SEVERE Exam. 28.11.2010 (IInd Sitting)
following questions, choose the word
(1) sharp (2) mild which is most opposite in meaning to
231. HEREDITARY
the given word.
(3) important (4) cut (1) carried (2) acquired (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff
220. RAPID (3) possessed (4) regained Exam. 20.02.2011)
(1) happy (2) fall 232. MISERY 246. WICKED
(3) slow (4) abnormal (1) glad (2) pleasant (1) cunning (2) good
Directions (221–225) : In the (3) enjoy (4) bliss (3) tricky (4) crooked
following questions, choose the word 233. BARBAROUS 247. BLOCK
opposite in meaning to the given word. (1) improved (2) cordial (1) clean (2) ease
(SSC Higher Secondary Level
(3) civilized (4) modified (3) cure (4) clear
Data Entry Operator & LDC
234. DYNAMIC 248. VANITY
Exam. 27.11.2010)
(1) stable (2) still (1) honesty (2) truthfulness
221 ABUNDANCE
(3) lazy (4) static (3) modesty (4) decency
(1) scanty (2) tiny
235. DILIGENT 249. NEGLIGENT
(3) scarcity (4) deficient (1) intelligent (2) lazy (1) inattentive (2) imprudent
222. UNANIMITY (3) boastful (4) notorious (3) insignificant(4) careful
(1) amity Directions (236–245) : In the 250. NEAT
(2) enmity following questions, choose the word (1) sloppy (2) fragrant
(3) disagreement opposite in meaning to the given word. (3) spruce (4) orderly
(SSC Stenographer Grade "C" & "D" Exam. Directions (251-255) : In the
(4) dissatisfaction
09.01.2011) following questions, choose the word
223. VICE 236. STATIONARY opposite in meaning to the given word.
(1) fame (2) virtue (1) standing (2) speedy (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff
(3) fortune (4) fate (3) moving (4) fast Exam. 27.02.2011)
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