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    Antonyms: (Asked in SSC CGL 2018 Prelims)

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    The document lists 44 pairs of antonyms. It provides definitions of words and their opposite meanings. Some examples include: 1. Expansion is the action of becoming larger while compression is the action of becoming smaller. 2. Scarce means insufficient for demand while abundant means plentiful. 3. Escalate means become more intense while reduce means become less intense. The document covers a wide range of vocabulary words and their antonyms across various topics to help with understanding opposite meanings.

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    The document lists 44 pairs of antonyms. It provides definitions of words and their opposite meanings. Some examples include: 1. Expansion is the action of becoming larger while compression is the action of becoming smaller. 2. Scarce means insufficient for demand while abundant means plentiful. 3. Escalate means become more intense while reduce means become less intense. The document covers a wide range of vocabulary words and their antonyms across various topics to help with understanding opposite meanings.

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    The document lists 44 pairs of antonyms. It provides definitions of words and their opposite meanings. Some examples include: 1. Expansion is the action of becoming larger while compression is the action of becoming smaller. 2. Scarce means insufficient for demand while abundant means plentiful. 3. Escalate means become more intense while reduce means become less intense. The document covers a wide range of vocabulary words and their antonyms across various topics to help with understanding opposite meanings.

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    ANTONYMS

    (Asked in SSC CGL 2018 Prelims)


    1. EXPANSION : The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
    Summary, Abridgement, Compression
    2 SCARCE : Especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.
    Abundant, Plentiful
    3 ESCALATE : Make or become more intense or serious.
    Plunge, Shrink, Reduce
    4 TENDER : Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.
    Hard-hearted, Callous, Rough, Unsympathetic
    5. PARDON : Forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offence).
    Punish, Blame
    6. Exception : A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not
    follow a rule.
    Usual, Normal, Unremarkable
    7. AGONY : Extreme physical or mental suffering.
    Comfort, Delight, Diversion, Entertainment
    8. Eminent : (Of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.
    Unimportant, Unknown, Inconspicuous
    9. FINITE : Limited in size or extent.
    Limited, Small, Endless
    10. REPRIMAND : A formal expression of disapproval.
    Praise, Commendation, Compliment
    11. GATHER : Come together; assemble or accumulate.
    scatter, disperse
    12. COMIC : Causing or meant to cause laughter.
    Serious, Tragic

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    13. STALE : (Of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.
    Fresh, Original
    14. DENSE : Closely compacted in substance.
    Thin, Light, Sparse
    15. Sober : Not affected by alcohol; not drunk.
    Agitated, Drunk, Light-hearted, Frivolous
    16. SWERVE : Change or cause to change direction abruptly
    Abide, Adhere, Hold Fast, Straighten
    17. TRANSIENT : Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
    Permanent, Perpetual, Constant
    18. LIBERTY : The power or scope to act as one pleases.
    Dependence, Subjugation, Slavery
    19. NOTORIOUS : Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
    Unknown, Anonymous, Faceless
    20. SACRED : Connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so
    deserving veneration.
    Unconsecrated, Cursed, Profane
    21. Affinity : A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something
    Aversion, Dislike, Aversion, Antipathy
    22. ACCEPT : Consent to receive or undertake (something offered).
    Reject, Refuse, Reject
    23. PRUDENT : Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
    Indiscreet, Imprudent, Incautious, Extravagant
    24. Severe : (Of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense.
    Negligible, Gentle, Slight, Mild
    25. Meagre : Of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
    Abundant, Fat Plentiful
    26. ARROGANCE : The quality of being arrogant.
    Humility, Hubris, Self-importance, Egotism

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    27. CRUCIAL : Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
    Trivial, Unimportant, Minor

    28. COVETOUS : Having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to


    someone else.
    Benevolent, Satisfied

    29. VIGILANT : Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.


    Careless, Negligent, Inattentive

    30. EXTRAVAGANT : Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.


    Thrifty, Cheap, Moderate, Plain

    31. ASCENT : A climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill.


    Descent, Drop

    32. FOREIGN : Of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.
    Native, Domestic, Familiar

    33. ABSURD : Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.


    Reasonable, Sensible

    34. ACQUIT : Free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
    Convict, Clear

    35. PROLONG : An idea which prolonged the life of the engine by many years
    Shorten

    36. SCANTY : Small or insufficient in quantity or amount.


    Abundant, Ample, Plentiful, Profuse

    37. WEAKNESS : The state or condition of being weak.


    Strength

    38. TYRANT : A cruel and oppressive ruler.


    Benefactor, Democrat

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    39. PUBLIC : Of or concerning the people as a whole.
    Private, Secret

    40. PROGRESSIVE : (Of a person or idea) favouring social reform.


    Reactionary, Conservative

    41. DEFICIT : The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
    Surplus, Profit

    42. ILLUMINATE : A flash of lightning illuminated the house.


    Darken, Conceal, Confuse

    43. BRUTAL : Savagely violent.


    Humane, Gentle

    44. Stationary : Not moving or not intended to be moved.


    Shifting, Moving

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