English Antonyms Set 1 | LAT Preparation

Q1. The city had to [abandon] the plan due to a lack of funding.

keep, retain, uphold

forsake, desert, renounce

give up, ditch, leave

start, begin, initiate

Explanation: The word 'abandon' (verb) means 'to give up completely; to desert or forsake'. Antonyms mean to keep or maintain. (Urdu: ترک کر دینا / چھوڑ دینا)

Q2. She began to [abhor] the new rules.

love, adore, admire

detest, loathe, despise

hate, dislike, scorn

question, doubt, query

Explanation: The word 'abhor' (verb) means 'to regard with disgust and hatred; to detest'. Antonyms express love or admiration. (Urdu: نفرت کرنا / گھن آنا)

Q3. He refused to [abide] by the court's decision.

reject, defy, ignore

comply, conform, tolerate

obey, follow, accept

leave, depart, flee

Explanation: The phrase 'abide by' (verb) means 'to accept or act in accordance with; to comply with'. Antonyms mean to reject or disobey. (Urdu: پابندی کرنا / عمل کرنا)

Q4. The region has an [abundant] supply of fresh water.

scarce, sparse, meager

plentiful, ample, copious

sufficient, enough, adequate

rich, full, overflowing

Explanation: The word 'abundant' (adjective) means 'existing or available in large quantities; plentiful'. Antonyms mean insufficient or rare. (Urdu: وافر / کثیر)

Q5. The weather forecast showed an [abrupt] change in temperature.

gradual, slow, expected

sudden, unexpected, hasty

quick, swift, rapid

sharp, immediate, instant

Explanation: The word 'abrupt' (adjective) means 'sudden and unexpected'. Antonyms mean slow or gradual. (Urdu: اچانک / ناگہانی)

Q6. The court decided to [absolve] him of the crime.

blame, condemn, accuse

pardon, forgive, exonerate

clear, acquit, vindicate

remember, recall, remind

Explanation: The word 'absolve' (verb) means 'to set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility'. Antonyms mean to blame or condemn. (Urdu: معاف کرنا / بری کرنا)

Q7. She finds his humor [absurd].

sensible, logical, reasonable

ridiculous, preposterous, ludicrous

silly, foolish, nonsensical

dull, boring, uninteresting

Explanation: The word 'absurd' (adjective) means 'wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate; ridiculous'. Antonyms mean sensible or logical. (Urdu: مضحکہ خیز / بے تُکا)

Q8. He refused to [accede] to their request for more time.

refuse, deny, decline

agreed, consented, yielded

permit, allow, grant

ignored, disregarded, overlooked

Explanation: The word 'accede' (verb) means 'to assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty'. Antonyms mean to refuse or deny. (Urdu: مان لینا / رضامند ہونا)

Q9. She received [acclaim] for her work.

criticism, censure, disapproval

praise, applause, commendation

honor, recognition, kudos

blame, guilt, fault

Explanation: The word 'acclaim' (noun) means 'enthusiastic and public praise'. Antonyms mean criticism or disapproval. (Urdu: تعریف / داد)

Q10. The nations were in [accord] on the treaty.

disagreement, conflict, discord

agreement, treaty, pact

harmony, unity, consensus

war, battle, fight

Explanation: The word 'accord' (noun) means 'an official agreement or treaty; harmony'. Antonyms mean disagreement or conflict. (Urdu: معاہدہ / سمجھوتہ / ہم آہنگی)

Q11. They decided to [acquiesce] to the demands.

resist, oppose, refuse

accept, consent, comply (reluctantly)

yield, submit, give in

delay, postpone, stall

Explanation: The word 'acquiesce' (verb) means 'to accept something reluctantly but without protest'. Antonyms mean to resist or refuse. (Urdu: (مجبوراً) تسلیم کرنا / مان جانا)

Q12. The discussion remained [amicable] despite disagreements.

hostile, unfriendly, bitter

friendly, peaceful, civil

cordial, polite, agreeable

long, lengthy, extended

Explanation: The word 'amicable' (adjective) means 'having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement'. Antonyms mean hostile or unfriendly. (Urdu: دوستانہ / خوشگوار)

Q13. He was [adamant] that he would not change his mind.

flexible, yielding, compliant

unshakable, inflexible, stubborn

firm, resolute, determined

quiet, silent, reserved

Explanation: The word 'adamant' (adjective) means 'refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unshakable'. Antonyms mean flexible or willing to change. (Urdu: اٹل / ضدی / سخت)

Q14. She is an [adept] piano player.

clumsy, inept, unskilled

skillful, proficient, expert

talented, masterful, capable

average, mediocre, ordinary

Explanation: The word 'adept' (adjective) means 'very skilled or proficient at something'. Antonyms mean clumsy or unskilled. (Urdu: ماہر / ہنرمند)

Q15. The students were [admonished] for misbehaving.

praised, commended, complimented

scolded, reprimanded, rebuked

warned, cautioned, advised

helped, assisted, supported

Explanation: The word 'admonish' (verb) means 'to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to scold'. Antonyms mean to praise. (Urdu: سرزنش کرنا / ڈانٹنا)

Q16. The medicine had an [adverse] effect.

favorable, beneficial, positive

harmful, unfavorable, negative

detrimental, damaging, injurious

expected, predictable, normal

Explanation: The word 'adverse' (adjective) means 'preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable'. Antonyms mean beneficial or positive. (Urdu: مُضِر / منفی / مخالف)

Q17. He lives in an [affluent] neighborhood.

poor, impoverished, destitute

wealthy, rich, prosperous

well-off, moneyed, loaded

crowded, dense, populated

Explanation: The word 'affluent' (adjective) means 'having a great deal of money; wealthy'. Antonyms mean poor. (Urdu: امیر / دولت مند)

Q18. Trying to help only seemed to [aggravate] the situation.

alleviate, soothe, improve

worsen, exacerbate, intensify

increase, magnify, heighten

ignore, avoid, evade

Explanation: The word 'aggravate' (verb) means 'to make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious'. Antonyms mean to lessen or improve. (Urdu: بگاڑنا / مزید خراب کرنا)

Q19. This medicine should [alleviate] your pain.

worsen, aggravate, intensify

relieve, lessen, soothe

ease, reduce, diminish

mask, hide, conceal

Explanation: The word 'alleviate' (verb) means 'to make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe'. Antonyms mean to make worse. (Urdu: کم کرنا / تخفیف کرنا)

Q20. His instructions were [ambiguous].

clear, explicit, precise

unclear, vague, equivocal

obscure, uncertain, indefinite

wrong, incorrect, false

Explanation: The word 'ambiguous' (adjective) means 'open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning; unclear'. Antonyms mean clear or precise. (Urdu: مبہم / غیر واضح)

Q21. They parted on [amicable] terms.

hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic

friendly, peaceful, civil

cordial, agreeable, polite

slow, lengthy, protracted

Explanation: The word 'amicable' (adjective) means 'having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement'. Antonyms mean hostile or unfriendly. (Urdu: دوستانہ / خوشگوار)

Q22. They had [ample] time to finish the test.

insufficient, meager, inadequate

plentiful, sufficient, abundant

enough, satisfactory, copious

short, brief, quick

Explanation: The word 'ample' (adjective) means 'enough or more than enough; plentiful'. Antonyms mean insufficient or lacking. (Urdu: کافی / وافر)

Q23. He felt deep [anguish] after losing his friend.

joy, happiness, delight

agony, torment, distress

pain, suffering, sorrow

boredom, apathy, indifference

Explanation: The word 'anguish' (noun) means 'severe mental or physical pain, suffering, or distress'. Antonyms express happiness or joy. (Urdu: اذیت / کرب / شدید غم)

Q24. The positive result was an [anomaly].

norm, regularity, standard

abnormality, irregularity, oddity

exception, deviation, peculiarity

mistake, error, blunder

Explanation: The word 'anomaly' (noun) means 'something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected'. Antonyms refer to what is normal or standard. (Urdu: بے قاعدگی / خلافِ معمول)

Q25. A sense of [apathy] spread among the voters.

enthusiasm, interest, passion

indifference, disinterest, unconcern

lethargy, listlessness, torpor

curiosity, concern, eagerness

Explanation: The word 'apathy' (noun) means 'a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern'. Antonyms express interest or enthusiasm. (Urdu: بے حسی / عدم دلچسپی)

Q26. The government tried to [appease] the protesters.

provoke, anger, aggravate

pacify, placate, soothe

calm, mollify, conciliate

defeat, conquer, overwhelm

Explanation: The word 'appease' (verb) means 'to pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands'. Antonyms mean to provoke or anger. (Urdu: راضی کرنا / ٹھنڈا کرنا)

Q27. He is an [ardent] supporter of the local team.

indifferent, apathetic, unenthusiastic

passionate, enthusiastic, fervent

keen, zealous, avid

new, recent, temporary

Explanation: The word 'ardent' (adjective) means 'very enthusiastic or passionate'. Antonyms express indifference or lack of enthusiasm. (Urdu: پرجوش / سرگرم)

Q28. Climbing the mountain was an [arduous] task.

easy, effortless, simple

difficult, strenuous, hard

laborious, tough, challenging

fun, enjoyable, pleasant

Explanation: The word 'arduous' (adjective) means 'involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring'. Antonyms mean easy or effortless. (Urdu: مشکل / کٹھن / محنت طلب)

Q29. She was an [astute] businesswoman.

foolish, naive, unintelligent

shrewd, clever, perceptive

sharp, discerning, smart

dishonest, corrupt, unethical

Explanation: The word 'astute' (adjective) means 'having an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd'. Antonyms mean foolish or naive. (Urdu: ہوشیار / چالاک / زیرک)

Q30. The company plans to [augment] its workforce.

reduce, decrease, diminish

increase, expand, supplement

enlarge, extend, amplify

fire, dismiss, remove

Explanation: The word 'augment' (verb) means 'to make (something) greater by adding to it; to increase'. Antonyms mean to reduce or decrease. (Urdu: بڑھانا / اضافہ کرنا)

Q31. The monks lived an [austere] life.

luxurious, extravagant, indulgent

strict, harsh, plain (unadorned)

severe, simple, stark

public, open, social

Explanation: The word 'austere' (adjective) means 'severe or strict in manner or attitude; (of living conditions) having no comforts or luxuries'. Antonyms mean luxurious or extravagant. (Urdu: سخت / سادہ / زاہدانہ)

Q32. The painting was proven to be [authentic].

fake, counterfeit, spurious

genuine, real, veritable

true, valid, legitimate

old, ancient, antique

Explanation: The word 'authentic' (adjective) means 'of undisputed origin; genuine'. Antonyms mean fake or counterfeit. (Urdu: اصلی / حقیقی)

Q33. He is an [avid] reader of science fiction.

indifferent, apathetic, unenthusiastic

keen, enthusiastic, eager

passionate, fervent, zealous

new, inexperienced, novice

Explanation: The word 'avid' (adjective) means 'having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something'. Antonyms express indifference or lack of interest. (Urdu: شوقین / حریص)

Q34. The crowd looked on in [awe] at the spectacle.

contempt, scorn, disdain

wonder, reverence, amazement

admiration, respect, veneration

fear, terror, dread

Explanation: The word 'awe' (noun) means 'a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder'. Antonyms express contempt or scorn. (Urdu: رعب / ہیبت / حیرت)

Q35. The storm's fury began to [abate].

increase, intensify, escalate

subside, lessen, diminish

decrease, moderate, decline

damage, destroy, harm

Explanation: The word 'abate' (verb) means '(of something perceived as hostile or negative) to become less intense or widespread'. Antonyms mean to increase or intensify. (Urdu: کم ہونا / تھم جانا)

Q36. The king chose to [abdicate] the throne.

claim, seize, assume

renounce, step down, resign

give up, relinquish, cede

inherit, receive, gain

Explanation: The word 'abdicate' (verb) means '(of a monarch) to renounce one's throne'. Antonyms mean to claim or take the throne. (Urdu: دستبردار ہونا / تخت چھوڑنا)

Q37. His behavior was normal, not an [aberration].

norm, standard, regularity

anomaly, deviation, irregularity

oddity, peculiarity, quirk

duty, responsibility, task

Explanation: The word 'aberration' (noun) means 'a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome'. Antonyms refer to what is normal or standard. (Urdu: انحراف / گمراہی / معمول سے ہٹ کر)

Q38. He was asked to [abridge] the long report.

expand, lengthen, elaborate

shorten, condense, summarize

curtail, truncate, abstract

read, analyze, study

Explanation: The word 'abridge' (verb) means 'to shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense'. Antonyms mean to expand or lengthen. (Urdu: مختصر کرنا / خلاصہ کرنا)

Q39. He chose to [abstain] from voting.

participate, indulge, partake

refrain, desist, hold back

avoid, forbear, eschew

encourage, promote, support

Explanation: The word 'abstain' (verb) means 'to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something'. Antonyms mean to participate or indulge. (Urdu: باز رہنا / پرہیز کرنا)

Q40. The quality of the food was [abysmal].

excellent, superb, wonderful

terrible, dreadful, appalling

awful, atrocious, deplorable

expensive, costly, dear

Explanation: The word 'abysmal' (adjective) means 'extremely bad; appalling'. Antonyms mean excellent or wonderful. (Urdu: انتہائی خراب / بہت بُرا)

English Antonyms Set 1 | LAT Preparation

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