English Grammar – Antonyms – SET1 Start Practicing : Total Questions - 21 1. How dare you desecrate an idol of this temple deify pollute defile impious None 2. There was dismal atmosphere in the dressing room of the defeated team jovial cheerful dreadful gloomy None 3. The research showed that the drug has pernicious effect on the health of patients beneficial fair satisfactory None 4. At his success in the examination he felt elated jubilant exultant resting dejected None 5. He glanced through the letter perfunctorily. ceremoniously nicely carefully particularly None 6. Modesty is a virtue but it must not be allowed to be exploited boldness humility mildness reserve None 7. You are advised to show clemency to the defeated enemy leniency mercy callousness kindness None 8. The minister was accused of indulging in nepotism. indifference condemnation impartiality hatred None 9. He produced cogent reasons for the change of policy. simple improper unconvincing flimsy None 10. The visit of the Vice Chancellor has been deferred indefinitely expedited postponed dissolved put off None 11. . It is not difficult to take note of his immaculate style of writing. impure flawed stained uneven None 12. How dare you desecrate an idol of this temple pollute defile deify impious None 13. A character without a blemish is a virtue of a leader adornment blot strength stigma None 14. There exists rancour between the two brothers devotion enmity animosity harmony None 15. He was charged with abetting the murder of an innocent child promote instigate baffle support None 16. Born in squalid surroundings of the slums she rose to stardom overnight clean disorderly impassive dirty None 17. A lady of a few words she is given to laconic answers copious terse lingering brief None 18. The facts of the case were obscured by the speech of the defence counsel. exhibited clarified illustrated reflected None 19. The Prime Minister’s radio broadcast glavanized the people’s spirit. pacified frightened distracted dampened None 20. The Board of Directors showered encomium on the Chairman for his liberal policies. tribute generosity praise denunciation None 21. Mrs Nisha made fervent appeal to the members of the club to maintain unity impassive active passionate cold None Time's up Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.