This is a compilation of antonyms (opposite words) that have been asked in various previous MPSC examinations.
1. Facilitate
(A) to hinder
(B) to recommend
(C) to serve
(D) to correct
Answer: (A) to hinder Facilitate: To make an action or process easy or easier.
(A) to hinder: To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
(B) to recommend: To put forward with approval as being suitable for a purpose.
(C) to serve: To perform duties or services for another person or organization.
(D) to correct: To put right an error or fault.
2. Veneration
(A) sacrilege
(B) sacred
(C) downfall
(D) religious
Answer: (A) sacrilege Veneration: Great respect; reverence.
(A) sacrilege: Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
(B) sacred: Connected with God or dedicated to a religious purpose.
(C) downfall: A loss of power, prosperity, or status.
(D) religious: Relating to or believing in a religion.
3. Impair
(A) injure
(B) repair
(C) strengthen
(D) spread
Answer: (B) repair Impair: To weaken or damage something, especially a human faculty or function.
(A) injure: To do physical harm or damage to.
(B) repair: To restore to a good condition. (Note: Strengthen is also a strong antonym, but repair is the direct opposite of damage/impair).
(C) strengthen: To make or become stronger.
(D) spread: To open out so as to extend surface area.
4. Coagulate
(A) thicken
(B) dissipate
(C) descend
(D) ascend
Answer: (B) dissipate Coagulate: (Of a fluid, especially blood) to change to a solid or semisolid state.
(A) thicken: To make or become thick or thicker.
(B) dissipate: To disperse, scatter, or cause to thin out and disappear.
(C) descend: To move or fall downward.
(D) ascend: To go up or climb.
5. Peremptory
(A) final
(B) ending
(C) introductory
(D) debatable
Answer: (D) debatable Peremptory: Insisting on immediate attention or obedience; not open to appeal or challenge; final.
(A) final: Coming at the end of a series; allowing no further doubt or dispute.
(B) ending: A coming to an end; a final part.
(C) introductory: Serving as an introduction to a subject or topic.
(D) debatable: Open to discussion or argument.
6. He could not be seen. He was _____
(A) invincible
(B) invisible
(C) camouflaged
(D) nowhere
Answer: (B) invisible
(A) invincible: Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
(B) invisible: Unable to be seen.
(C) camouflaged: Hidden or disguised by blending in with the surroundings.
(D) nowhere: Not in or at any place.
7. Glory
(A) Splendour
(B) Reputation
(C) Fame
(D) Debasement
Answer: (D) Debasement Glory: High renown or honor won by notable achievements.
(A) Splendour: Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.
(B) Reputation: The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
(C) Fame: The condition of being known or talked about by many people.
(D) Debasement: The state of being lowered in quality, value, rank, or character.
8. Superiority
(A) Seniority
(B) Juniority
(C) Inferiority
(D) Posteriority
Answer: (C) Inferiority Superiority: The state of being higher in rank, status, or quality.
(A) Seniority: The fact or state of being older or higher in position.
(B) Juniority: The state of being junior or lower in rank.
(C) Inferiority: The condition of being lower in status or quality.
(D) Posteriority: The state of coming after in time or order.
9. Testify
(A) Falsify
(B) Witness
(C) Evidence
(D) Confide
Answer: (A) Falsify Testify: To give evidence as a witness in a law court; to state the truth.
(A) Falsify: To alter information or evidence so as to mislead; to state untruthfully.
(B) Witness: To see an event take place; someone who gives testimony.
(C) Evidence: The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true.
(D) Confide: To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
10. Repulsive
(A) Meek
(B) Alluring
(C) Hideous
(D) Exhibiting
Answer: (B) Alluring Repulsive: Arousing intense distaste or disgust.
(A) Meek: Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
(B) Alluring: Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
(C) Hideous: Ugly or disgusting to look at.
(D) Exhibiting: Manifesting or displaying clearly.