Exercise 37: Antonyms for SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank Po GMAT Exams

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361 Q) ORTHODOX
(1) revolutionaiy
(2) heretical
(3) anarchist
(4) generous

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(2) The given word Orthodox (Adjective) means : traditional; generally accepted or approved of: following generally accepted beliefs. The word Heretical (Adjective) means : a belief or an opinion that is against the principles of a particular religion, a belief or an opinion that disagrees strongly with what most people believe. Hence, the words orthodox and heretical are antonymous. 

362 Q) EXPAND
(1) contract
(2) contrast
(3) consist
(4) controvert

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(I) The words Expand and Contract are antonymous. 

363 Q) OBTUSE
(1) sharp-witted
(2) transparent
(3) timid
(4) blunt

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(1) The word Obtuse (Adjective) means : showing or unwilling to understand something; blunt. The word Sharp-witted (Adjective) means : having sharp intelligence. Look at the sentence ; Are you being deliberately obtuse? 

364 Q) URBAN
(1) rustic
(2) rural
(3) civil
(4) foreign

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(2) The words urban and rural are antonymous. 

365 Q) IMPETUOUS
(1) agitated
(2) impulsive
(3) cautious
(4) reckless

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(3) The word Impetuous (Adjective) means ; acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results; rash: impulsive. The word Cautious (Adjective) means: being careful about what you say or do; not taking any risks. 

366 Q) PROFESSIONAL
(1) novice
(2) amateur
(3) dabbler
(4) apprentice

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(2) The word Professional (Adjective) means : showing that somebody is well trained and extremely skilled; competent. The word Amateur (Adjective) means : done for enjoyment, not as job. 

367 Q) INQUISITIVE
(1) insincere
(2) indifferent
(3) insensitive
(4) insulting

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(2) The word inquisitive (Adjective) means : tending to ask a lot of questions, especially about other people’s affairs. The word indifferent (Adjective) means : having no interest in somebody; not caring about somebody. Hence, inquisitive and indifferent are antonymous. 

368 Q) DIVULGE
(1) Conceal
(2) Disguise
(3) Oppress
(4) Reveal

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(1) The word Divulge (Verb) means : reveal; to give somebody information that is supposed to be secret. Look at the sentence : Police refused to divulge the identity of the suspect. Its antonym should be conceal. The word Conceal (Verb) means : to hide somebody/something. Look at the sentence : She could barely conceal her disappointment. 

369 Q) ETERNAL
(1) usual
(2) active
(3) realistic
(4) temporary

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(4) The word Eternal (Adjective) means : without and end ; existing or continuing forever; happening often. The word Temporary (Adjective) means : lasting or intended to last for a short time; not permanent. Look at the sentence : She is an eternal optimist. They had to move into temporary accommodation. 

370 Q) LAKADAISICAL
(1) enthusiastic
(2) intelligent
(3) classical
(4) irresponsible

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(1) The word Lackadaisical (Adjective) means ; not showing enough care or enthusiasm. Hence, the words enthusiastic and lackadaisical are antonymous.