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