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GATE Mechanical Engineering · Verbal Ability - Antonyms · 2018-2024

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2024 Q1

If '→' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [smile → giggle → laugh] is analogous to [disapprove → _______ → chide]. Which one of the given options...

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2024 PYQ

If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [smile → giggle → laugh] is analogous to [disapprove → _______ → ch...

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2023 PYQ

Planting : Seed :: Raising : _____ (By word meaning)

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2022 PYQ

Direction: Fill in the blank spaces in the given sentence selecting an appropriate set of words from the following options- Writing too many things on the ______ while teaching cou...

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2020 Q1

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: Consistent with the ________, the operations of the company have been _________ ov...

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2020 Q2

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: Her _________ should not be confused with rudeness; in fact, she is a very kind an...

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2020 Q3

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'abundant'.

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2020 Q4

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'benevolent'.

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2020 Q5

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The new policy aims to _________ the economic growth of the country.

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2020 Q6

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: Despite the challenges, the team remained _________ in their efforts to achieve th...

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2020 Q7

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'optimistic'.

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2020 Q8

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'ubiquitous'.

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2020 Q9

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The scientist's _________ research led to a breakthrough in the field of medicine.

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2020 Q10

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The ancient ruins were a _________ reminder of a glorious past.

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2020 Q11

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'ephemeral'.

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2020 Q12

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'gregarious'.

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2020 Q13

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The artist's work was highly _________ by critics for its originality and depth.

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2020 Q14

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The sudden _________ of the storm caught everyone by surprise.

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2020 Q15

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'profound'.

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2020 Q16

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'meticulous'.

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2020 Q17

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The company's _________ growth was attributed to its innovative marketing strategi...

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2020 Q18

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The ancient civilization left behind a _________ legacy of art and architecture.

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2020 Q19

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'benevolent'.

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2020 Q20

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'elucidate'.

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2020 Q21

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The politician's speech was full of _________ promises that were unlikely to be fu...

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2020 Q22

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The company faced a _________ challenge in adapting to the rapidly changing market...

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2020 Q23

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'cacophony'.

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2020 Q24

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'alleviate'.

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2020 Q25

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The ancient manuscript was _________ by scholars for its historical significance.

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2019 Q1

John Thomas, an ________ writer, passed away in 2018.

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2019 Q2

A final examination is the ________ of a series of evaluations that a student has to go through.

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2019 Q5

The minister avoided any mention of the issue of women's reservation in the private sector. He was accused of ________ the issue.

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2019 PYQ

John Thomas, an _______________ writer, passed away in 2018.

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2019 PYQ

A final examination is the _____ of a series of evaluations that a student has to go through.

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2019 PYQ

The minister avoided any mention of the issue of women’s reservation in the private in the private sector. He was accused of _______ the issue.

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2018 Q1

"Going by the ________ that many hands make light work, the school ________ involved all the students in the task." The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are

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2018 Q1

"The dress ________ her so well that they all immediately ________ her on her appearance." The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are

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2018 Q2

"The judge's standing in the legal community, though shaken by false allegations of wrongdoing, remained ________." The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is

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2018 Q2

"Her ________ should not be confused with miserliness; she is ever willing to assist those in need." The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is

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2018 Q56

He was one of my best __________ and I felt his loss __________.

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2018 Q57

As the two speakers became increasingly agitated, the debate became __________.

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2018 PYQ

“The dress _________ her so well that they all immediately _________ her on her appearance.” The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are

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2018 PYQ

“The judge’s standing in the legal community, though shaken by false allegations of wrongdoing, remained _________.” The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is

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2018 PYQ

“Her _______ should not be confused with miserliness; she is ever willing to assist those in need.” The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is

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