Example 1 · level 1
Choose the word closest in meaning to “Diligent”.
- lazy
- peak
- joyful
- hardworking
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- “Diligent” means hardworking; its opposite is lazy.
- So the synonym is “hardworking”.
Answer: hardworking
ABHYAS PREP: VERBAL ABILITY · SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS
Synonyms and antonyms
Exam words with a clear synonym and opposite; the word’s own opposite is always among the traps.
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Example 2 · level 2
Choose the word closest in meaning to “Obstinate”.
- calm
- hardworking
- stubborn
- yielding
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- “Obstinate” means stubborn; its opposite is yielding.
- So the synonym is “stubborn”.
Answer: stubborn
Example 3 · level 3
Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to “Ambiguous”.
- explicit
- vague
- careless
- overlook
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- “Ambiguous” means vague; its opposite is explicit.
- So the antonym is “explicit”.
Answer: explicit