English Antonyms Set 3 | LAT Preparation

Q1. He managed to [cajole] his friends into helping him move.

force, compel, coerce

persuade, coax, wheedle

charm, entice, lure

discourage, deter, dissuade

Explanation: The word 'cajole' (verb) means 'to persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery'. Antonyms involve forcing or compelling. (Urdu: پھسلانا / خوشامد کر کے راضی کرنا)

Q2. The earthquake was a terrible [calamity] for the region.

blessing, fortune, boon

disaster, catastrophe, tragedy

misfortune, adversity, hardship

inconvenience, annoyance, bother

Explanation: The word 'calamity' (noun) means 'an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster'. Antonyms refer to good fortune or blessings. (Urdu: آفت / مصیبت)

Q3. He showed a [callous] disregard for her feelings.

compassionate, sensitive, kind

insensitive, unfeeling, heartless

cruel, harsh, uncaring

polite, respectful, courteous

Explanation: The word 'callous' (adjective) means 'showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others'. Antonyms express sensitivity or kindness. (Urdu: سنگدل / بے حس)

Q4. She gave a very [candid] interview about her past struggles.

guarded, secretive, evasive

frank, outspoken, truthful

honest, direct, straightforward

polite, formal, proper

Explanation: The word 'candid' (adjective) means 'truthful and straightforward; frank'. Antonyms mean secretive or evasive. (Urdu: صاف گو / کھرا / بے باک)

Q5. The new auditorium is very [capacious].

cramped, confined, small

spacious, roomy, large

vast, ample, extensive

decorated, ornate, fancy

Explanation: The word 'capacious' (adjective) means 'having a lot of space inside; roomy'. Antonyms mean small or cramped. (Urdu: کشادہ / وسیع)

Q6. Her [capricious] behavior made it hard to predict what she would do.

stable, consistent, predictable

unpredictable, fickle, impulsive

volatile, erratic, changeable

kind, generous, benevolent

Explanation: The word 'capricious' (adjective) means 'given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; fickle'. Antonyms mean stable or predictable. (Urdu: متلون مزاج / وہمی)

Q7. The judge threatened to [castigate] the lawyers for their behavior.

praise, commend, laud

reprimand, scold, criticize (severely)

rebuke, admonish, chastise

arrest, jail, imprison

Explanation: The word 'castigate' (verb) means 'to reprimand (someone) severely'. Antonyms mean to praise. (Urdu: سخت سرزنش کرنا / ڈانٹنا)

Q8. His [caustic] remarks hurt her feelings.

kind, gentle, mild

sarcastic, biting, sharp

acerbic, trenchant, cutting

supportive, encouraging, positive

Explanation: The word 'caustic' (adjective) means 'sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way'. Antonyms mean kind or gentle. (Urdu: طنزیہ / چبھتا ہوا / تلخ)

Q9. The committee passed a motion of [censure] against its chairman.

praise, approval, commendation

disapproval, criticism, condemnation

rebuke, reprimand, reproach

indifference, apathy, unconcern

Explanation: The word 'censure' (noun) means 'the expression of formal disapproval or strong criticism'. Antonyms mean praise or approval. (Urdu: مذمت / ملامت)

Q10. After the concert, the arena was in a state of [chaos].

order, calm, peace

disorder, confusion, turmoil

mayhem, pandemonium, bedlam

excitement, energy, celebration

Explanation: The word 'chaos' (noun) means 'complete disorder and confusion'. Antonyms mean order or calm. (Urdu: افراتفری / انتشار / گڑبڑ)

Q11. The teacher had to [chastise] the disruptive students.

praise, reward, commend

scold, punish, discipline

berate, castigate, reprimand

ignore, avoid, neglect

Explanation: The word 'chastise' (verb) means 'to reprimand severely; to punish'. Antonyms mean to praise or reward. (Urdu: سزا دینا / تنبیہ کرنا)

Q12. He was [circumspect] in his dealings with the media.

reckless, careless, rash

cautious, wary, guarded

prudent, discreet, vigilant

bold, confident, brazen

Explanation: The word 'circumspect' (adjective) means 'wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious'. Antonyms mean reckless or careless. (Urdu: محتاط / ہوشیار)

Q13. The group held [clandestine] meetings in secret.

open, public, overt

secret, covert, furtive

hidden, surreptitious, stealthy

regular, scheduled, routine

Explanation: The word 'clandestine' (adjective) means 'kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit'. Antonyms mean open or public. (Urdu: خفیہ / پوشیدہ)

Q14. The prisoner begged the king for [clemency].

harshness, severity, cruelty

mercy, leniency, compassion

forgiveness, indulgence, pardon

justice, fairness, impartiality

Explanation: The word 'clemency' (noun) means 'mercy or leniency'. Antonyms mean harshness or cruelty. (Urdu: رحم / نرمی)

Q15. The rebels tried to [coerce] the villagers into joining them.

persuade, coax, allow

force, compel, pressure

intimidate, bully, constrain

help, assist, aid

Explanation: The word 'coerce' (verb) means 'to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats'. Antonyms involve persuasion or allowance. (Urdu: مجبور کرنا / زبردستی کرنا)

Q16. She presented a [cogent] argument for the new policy.

weak, unconvincing, invalid

convincing, logical, persuasive

strong, compelling, effective

confusing, vague, unclear

Explanation: The word 'cogent' (adjective) means '(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing'. Antonyms mean weak or unconvincing. (Urdu: قائل کرنے والا / مضبوط (دلیل))

Q17. His speech was [coherent] and easy to understand.

incoherent, disjointed, confusing

logical, reasoned, clear

consistent, organized, articulate

short, brief, concise

Explanation: The word 'coherent' (adjective) means '(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent'. Antonyms mean unclear or confusing. (Urdu: مربوط / واضح)

Q18. The soldier was [commended] for his bravery.

criticized, condemned, censured

praised, honored, lauded

applauded, acclaimed, approved

ignored, overlooked, forgotten

Explanation: The word 'commend' (verb) means 'to praise formally or officially'. Antonyms involve criticism or condemnation. (Urdu: تعریف کرنا / سراہنا)

Q19. Their personalities were not [compatible], and they often argued.

incompatible, conflicting, discordant

harmonious, consistent, well-suited

congruous, agreeable, matching

similar, identical, alike

Explanation: The word 'compatible' (adjective) means '(of two things) able to exist or occur together without conflict; harmonious'. Antonyms mean conflicting or incompatible. (Urdu: ہم آہنگ / موافق / سازگار)

Q20. He became [complacent] after winning several games in a row.

concerned, worried, humble

smug, self-satisfied, unworried

content, pleased, satisfied

motivated, ambitious, driven

Explanation: The word 'complacent' (adjective) means 'showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements'. Antonyms express concern or humility. (Urdu: مُطمئن / خود پسند)

Q21. You must [comply] with the rules.

defy, disobey, resist

obey, adhere to, follow

conform, observe, respect

question, challenge, doubt

Explanation: The word 'comply' (verb) means 'to act in accordance with a wish or command; to obey'. Antonyms mean to disobey or resist. (Urdu: تعمیل کرنا / عمل کرنا)

Q22. Please keep your answer [concise].

lengthy, verbose, wordy

brief, short, to the point (terse)

succinct, compact, pithy

loud, clear, audible

Explanation: The word 'concise' (adjective) means 'giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive'. Antonyms mean lengthy or wordy. (Urdu: مختصر / جامع)

Q23. The two doctors did [concur] on the diagnosis.

disagree, differ, dissent

agree, assent, be of the same opinion

coincide, accord, correspond

hesitate, waver, doubt

Explanation: The word 'concur' (verb) means 'to be of the same opinion; to agree'. Antonyms mean to disagree. (Urdu: متفق ہونا / اتفاق کرنا)

Q24. The judge had to [condemn] the guilty man to prison.

praise, approve, commend

sentence, convict, doom (also criticize)

criticize, censure, denounce

release, free, liberate

Explanation: The word 'condemn' (verb) means 'to express complete disapproval of; to sentence (someone) to a particular punishment'. Antonyms mean to praise or approve. (Urdu: مذمت کرنا / سزا دینا)

Q25. The school cannot [condone] such violent behavior.

condemn, censure, disapprove

overlook, pardon, disregard

forgive, excuse, accept

investigate, examine, review

Explanation: The word 'condone' (verb) means 'to accept or allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue'. Antonyms mean to condemn or disapprove. (Urdu: نظر انداز کرنا / معاف کرنا)

Q26. He was a [conspicuous] figure in his bright yellow suit.

inconspicuous, hidden, unnoticeable

obvious, noticeable, prominent

visible, clear, striking

dull, drab, boring

Explanation: The word 'conspicuous' (adjective) means 'standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice or attention'. Antonyms mean hidden or unnoticeable. (Urdu: نمایاں / واضح)

Q27. She looked at him with [contempt].

respect, admiration, esteem

scorn, disdain, disrespect

mockery, derision, disregard

pity, sympathy, compassion

Explanation: The word 'contempt' (noun) means 'the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration'. Antonyms mean respect or admiration. (Urdu: حقارت / توہین)

Q28. He was [contrite] after yelling at his friend.

unrepentant, defiant, remorseless

remorseful, repentant, apologetic

sorry, penitent, regretful

happy, pleased, satisfied

Explanation: The word 'contrite' (adjective) means 'feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt'. Antonyms mean unrepentant or without remorse. (Urdu: نادم / پشیمان)

Q29. She took [copious] notes during the lecture.

scarce, meager, sparse

abundant, plentiful, ample

profuse, extensive, abundant

messy, illegible, untidy

Explanation: The word 'copious' (adjective) means 'abundant in supply or quantity'. Antonyms mean scarce or meager. (Urdu: وافر / کثیر / بہت زیادہ)

Q30. The witness will [corroborate] the defendant's story.

contradict, refute, deny

confirm, verify, support

validate, authenticate, endorse

invent, fabricate, create

Explanation: The word 'corroborate' (verb) means 'to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)'. Antonyms mean to contradict or deny. (Urdu: تصدیق کرنا / تائید کرنا)

Q31. The spy engaged in [covert] operations.

overt, open, public

secret, clandestine, hidden

furtive, stealthy, concealed

failed, unsuccessful, bungled

Explanation: The word 'covert' (adjective) means 'not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret'. Antonyms mean open or public. (Urdu: خفیہ / پوشیدہ)

Q32. He was a [craven] soldier who ran from the battle.

brave, courageous, valiant

cowardly, spineless, fearful

timid, pusillanimous, gutless

smart, clever, intelligent

Explanation: The word 'craven' (adjective) means 'contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly'. Antonyms mean brave or courageous. (Urdu: بزدل / ڈرپوک)

Q33. The [credulous] man believed every story the salesman told him.

skeptical, suspicious, distrustful

gullible, naive, trusting (too easily)

unsuspecting, unwary, dupable

angry, annoyed, irritated

Explanation: The word 'credulous' (adjective) means 'having or showing too great a readiness to believe things; gullible'. Antonyms mean skeptical or suspicious. (Urdu: سادہ لوح / جو جلدی اعتبار کر لے)

Q34. He was [culpable] for the accident.

innocent, blameless, guiltless

blameworthy, responsible, guilty

accountable, liable, at fault

unlucky, unfortunate, hapless

Explanation: The word 'culpable' (adjective) means 'deserving blame; guilty'. Antonyms mean innocent or blameless. (Urdu: قصوروار / قابلِ ملامت)

Q35. He only gave the report a [cursory] glance.

thorough, detailed, meticulous

hasty, brief, superficial

quick, rapid, perfunctory

confused, puzzled, bewildered

Explanation: The word 'cursory' (adjective) means 'hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed'. Antonyms mean thorough or detailed. (Urdu: سرسری / جلدی میں)

Q36. The company had to [curtail] its spending.

increase, expand, extend

reduce, cut back, lessen

shorten, decrease, limit

delay, postpone, defer

Explanation: The word 'curtail' (verb) means 'to reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on'. Antonyms mean to increase or expand. (Urdu: کم کرنا / تخفیف کرنا)

Q37. He has a [cynical] view of politics.

optimistic, hopeful, trusting

skeptical, pessimistic, distrustful

negative, scornful, mocking

idealistic, romantic, visionary

Explanation: The word 'cynical' (adjective) means 'believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity'. Antonyms mean optimistic or trusting. (Urdu: کلبی / بدگمان / عیب جو)

Q38. There is a [dearth] of information on this topic.

abundance, plethora, surplus

scarcity, lack, shortage

paucity, deficiency, insufficiency

complexity, difficulty, confusion

Explanation: The word 'dearth' (noun) means 'a scarcity or lack of something'. Antonyms mean abundance or surplus. (Urdu: کمی / قحط / قلت)

Q39. The party ended in a [debacle].

success, triumph, achievement

fiasco, disaster, catastrophe

failure, ruin, collapse

discussion, debate, argument

Explanation: The word 'debacle' (noun) means 'a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco'. Antonyms mean success or triumph. (Urdu: تباہی / بربادی / بڑی ناکامی)

Q40. The long illness began to [debilitate] the old man.

strengthen, invigorate, energize

weaken, enfeeble, enervate

disable, cripple, incapacitate

comfort, soothe, calm

Explanation: The word 'debilitate' (verb) means 'to make (someone) very weak and infirm'. Antonyms mean to strengthen or energize. (Urdu: کمزور کرنا / ناتواں کرنا)

English Antonyms Set 3 | LAT Preparation

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