Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms & Antonyms
“A”
| Sl. No. | Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
| 1 | Absolute | arbitrary, total, autarchic | limited, restricted, conditional |
| 2 | Abstain | refrain, avoid, withhold | indulge, pursue, partake |
| 3 | Acquit | exonerate, absolve, vindicate | convict, condemn, sentence |
| 4 | Acumen | sharpness, insight, sagacity | stupidity, ignorance, obtuseness |
| 5 | Adroit | skilful, adept, dexterous | clumsy, inept, awkward |
| 6 | Advance | proceed, progress, further | retreat, recede, withdraw |
| 7 | Affluent | wealthy, prosperous, opulent | poor, destitute, impoverished |
| 8 | Agility | quickness, nimbleness, alacrity | sluggishness, lethargy, clumsiness |
| 9 | Altruist | benefactor, philanthropist | egoist, misanthrope |
| 10 | Ambiguous | equivocal, obscure, vague | clear, explicit, unambiguous |
| 11 | Amiable | friendly, affable, genial | hostile, disagreeable, surly |
| 12 | Animosity | hatred, hostility | friendliness, affection, amity |
| 13 | Apostate | renegade, deserter, heretic | loyalist, adherent, believer |
| 14 | Ardent | passionate, zealous, fervent | apathetic, indifferent, cold |
| 15 | Avarice | greed, cupidity, rapacity | generosity, munificence, charity |
‘B’
| Sl. No. | Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
| 1 | Banal | trite, commonplace, hackneyed | original, fresh, novel |
| 2 | Banter | raillery, jesting, badinage | seriousness, gravity, solemnity |
| 3 | Barren | infertile, sterile, desolate | fertile, fruitful, productive |
| 4 | Bashful | shy, reserved, timid | bold, confident, brazen |
| 5 | Belligerent | pugnacious, hostile, combative | peaceful, amicable, pacific |
| 6 | Benevolent | kind, generous, philanthropic | malevolent, cruel, spiteful |
| 7 | Bizarre | strange, weird, grotesque | normal, ordinary, conventional |
| 8 | Blasphemy | profanity, sacrilege, impiety | reverence, piety, devotion |
| 9 | Bleak | dreary, desolate, grim | bright, cheerful, promising |
| 10 | Blunt | dull, frank, direct | sharp, subtle, polite |
| 11 | Boisterous | noisy, rowdy, clamorous | quiet, calm, subdued |
| 12 | Bold | courageous, daring, intrepid | timid, cowardly, fearful |
| 13 | Brevity | conciseness, terseness, succinctness | verbosity, lengthiness, prolixity |
| 14 | Brutal | cruel, savage, ruthless | humane, kind, merciful |
| 15 | Buoyant | cheerful, resilient, floatable | depressed, gloomy, heavy |
‘C’
| Sl. No. | Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
| 1 | Candid | frank, honest, forthright | evasive, deceitful, insincere |
| 2 | Capitulate | surrender, yield, acquiesce | resist, conquer, withstand |
| 3 | Captivate | charm, enchant, fascinate | repel, disgust, alienate |
| 4 | Clandestine | secret, covert, surreptitious | open, overt, public |
| 5 | Clemency | mercy, leniency, compassion | harshness, severity, ruthlessness |
| 6 | Coarse | rough, crude, vulgar | fine, polite, refined |
| 7 | Cogent | convincing, persuasive, compelling | weak, unconvincing, feeble |
| 8 | Commend | praise, applaud, extol | condemn, censure, criticize |
| 9 | Conceal | hide, cover, disguise | reveal, expose, disclose |
| 10 | Concise | brief, succinct, terse | verbose, wordy, rambling |
| 11 | Condone | overlook, forgive, pardon | condemn, punish, censure |
| 12 | Conspicuous | prominent, noticeable, salient | hidden, inconspicuous, obscure |
| 13 | Contempt | scorn, disdain, disrespect | respect, esteem, admiration |
| 14 | Credulous | gullible, naive, unsuspecting | skeptical, suspicious, incredulous |
| 15 | Curtail | shorten, reduce, retrench | lengthen, extend, expand |
‘D’
| Sl. No. | Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
| 1 | Dauntless | fearless, brave, intrepid | cowardly, timid, fearful |
| 2 | Dearth | scarcity, lack, shortage | abundance, surplus, excess |
| 3 | Debase | degrade, lower, corrupt | elevate, enhance, honor |
| 4 | Decorum | propriety, dignity, etiquette | impropriety, indecency, rudeness |
| 5 | Defile | pollute, corrupt, desecrate | purify, cleanse, hallow |
| 6 | Deleterious | harmful, injurious, detrimental | beneficial, harmless, advantageous |
| 7 | Deluge | flood, inundation, cataclysm | drought, trickle, aridity |
| 8 | Demure | modest, reserved, sedate | brash, immodest, bold |
| 9 | Depraved | corrupt, wicked, perverted | virtuous, moral, chaste |
| 10 | Deride | mock, ridicule, scoff | praise, respect, applaud |
| 11 | Despair | hopelessness, misery, despondency | hope, elation, confidence |
| 12 | Despot | tyrant, autocrat, dictator | democrat, liberator |
| 13 | Destitute | impoverished, needy, indigent | wealthy, affluent, rich |
| 14 | Diligent | industrious, painstaking, assiduous | lazy, negligent, slothful |
| 15 | Discord | strife, conflict, dissension | harmony, accord, peace |
Synonym WBCS PYQs
Question 1. The word ‘Genocide’ means(WBCS Preliminary Examination 2020)
(A) Racial killing
(B) Murder
(C) Suicide
(D) Slaughter
Correct Answer: (A) Racial killing
Genocide: The deliberate and systematic extermination or killing of a large group of people, especially those belonging to a specific nation, race, or ethnic group.
(A) Racial killing: The act of killing people systematically based on their ethnic or racial origin.
(B) Murder: The unlawful and intentional killing of one human being by another.
(C) Suicide: The act of intentionally taking one’s own life.
(D) Slaughter: The killing of animals for food, or the violent, indiscriminate killing of a large number of people.
Question 2. ‘Impassioned’ means: (WBCS Preliminary Examination 2020)
(A) Ardent
(B) Dispassionate
(C) Passionless
(D) Unemotional
Correct Answer: (A) Ardent
Impassioned: Filled with passion or showing great intensity of feeling, enthusiasm, or emotion.
(A) Ardent: Very enthusiastic, passionate, or fervent.
(B) Dispassionate: Free from emotion or personal bias; objective and rational.
(C) Passionless: Devoid of passion, intensity, or strong emotion.
(D) Unemotional: Not displaying or characterized by strong feelings.
Question 3.Find the appropriate synonym for the word ‘Climactic’. (WBCS Preliminary Examination 2020)
(A) Culminating
(B) Climatic
(C) Temperate
(D) Atmospheric
Correct Answer: (A) Culminating
Climactic: Relating to or constituting a climax; reaching an exciting, critical, or highest point.
(A) Culminating: Reaching the highest point, final peak, or decisive final stage of development.
(B) Climatic: Pertaining to the climate, weather conditions, or atmospheric environment of a region.
(C) Temperate: Characterized by mild or moderate temperature; avoiding extreme behavior.
(D) Atmospheric: Relating to the atmosphere of the Earth; creating a distinctive mood or feeling.
Question 4.The word ‘Analogous’ means: (WBCS Preliminary Examination 2020)
(A) analytical
(B) artificial
(C) comparable
(D) aural
Correct Answer: (C) comparable
Analogous: Similar or corresponding in certain respects, making a comparison meaningful.
(A) Analytical: Relating to or using logical analysis and systematic examination.
(B) Artificial: Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
(C) Comparable: Able to be compared; similar or equivalent in quality, nature, or function.
(D) Aural: Relating to the sense of hearing, sound perception, or the ear.
Question 5.The synonym of supercilious is: (WBCS Preliminary Examination 2021)
(A) officious
(B) superficial
(C) delicious
(D) haughty
Correct Answer: (D) haughty
Supercilious: Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant, contemptuous, or disdainful.
(A) Officious: Assertive or domineering in an intrusive manner, often offering unwanted help or advice on petty matters.
(B) Superficial: Existing or occurring at, on, or near the surface; lacking depth, thoroughness, or seriousness.
(C) Delicious: Highly pleasing or appetizing to the sense of taste or smell.
(D) Haughty: Arrogantly superior, proud, and disdainful toward others.
Antonyms WBCS PYQs
Question 1.
The correct antonym of ‘Lecherous’ is (WBCS Preliminary 2020)
(A) Passionate
(B) Dirty
(C) Nasty
(D) Chaste
Answer: (D) Chaste
Word Meanings:
Lecherous: Showing offensive or excessive sexual desire; lustful or impure.
(A) Passionate: Showing, having, or driven by intense feelings, enthusiasm, or desire.
(B) Dirty: Unclean, soiled, or morally impure/salacious.
(C) Nasty: Highly unpleasant, offensive, objectionable, or malicious.
(D) Chaste: Abstaining from sexual intercourse; pure, modest, or virtuous in conduct.
Question 2
The antonym of the word superficial is (WBCS Preliminary 2021)
(A) Deep
(B) Artificial
(C) Apparent
(D) True
Answer: (A) Deep
Word Meanings:
Superficial: Located on or affecting only the surface; shallow; lacking depth, thoroughness, or serious meaning.
(A) Deep: Extending far down below the surface; profound, thorough, or intense.
(B) Artificial: Made or produced by human craft rather than occurring naturally; synthetic or non-genuine.
(C) Apparent: Seeming real or true based on surface appearances; clearly visible or understood.
(D) True: Accurate, genuine, or in accordance with fact and reality.
Question 3
The antonym of the word weird is (WBCS Preliminary 2021)
- Normal
- Casual
- Tired
- Worried
Answer: (A) Normal
Word Meanings:
Weird: Strikingly odd, strange, bizarre, or unnatural in character.
(A) Normal: Conforming to a standard, usual, typical, or expected pattern or behavior.
(B) Casual: Relaxed, unconcerned, informal, or occurring by chance.
(C) Tired: In need of rest or sleep; fatigued or exhausted.
(D) Worried: Anxious, uneasy, or troubled about potential or present problems.
Question 4
Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite of the word ‘capable’. (WBCS Preliminary 2021)
(A) Uncapable
(B) Noncapable
(C) Ill-capable
(D) Incapable
Answer: (D) Incapable
Word Meanings:
Capable: Having the ability, capacity, fitness, or quality necessary to perform or achieve a specified task.
(A) Uncapable: Non-standard term; grammatically incorrect prefix usage.
(B) Noncapable: Non-standard term; grammatically incorrect prefix usage.
(C) Ill-capable: Non-standard term; grammatically incorrect compound prefix usage.
(D) Incapable: Lacking the ability, quality, or capacity to do or achieve something; unable.