Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Profligate (wasteful, reckless) lacks restraint. Hedonistic (seeking pleasure) lacks temperance or self-control. Both pairs show a quality that is antithetical to the blank. Temperance (moderation) is the opposite of hedonistic behavior, just as restraint opposes profligacy.
Obfuscate means to make unclear, thus removing clarity. Similarly, confound means to perplex or bewilder, removing understanding. The relationship is: verb that obscures/confuses → its opposite state.
Prescient (having foresight/ability to predict) possesses Foresight. Myopic (lacking foresight/vision) lacks long-term Perspective or understanding of implications.
Contumacious (stubbornly rebellious) exhibits Rebellion. Insubordinate (unwilling to obey) exhibits Disobedience or refusal to follow orders.
Torpid (sluggish, inactive) is opposite to Activity (action, movement). Lethargic (lacking energy/enthusiasm) is opposite to Vigor (physical strength and good health).
Eloquent relates to skillful Expression/speech. Sagacious (wise, discerning) relates to sound Judgment or decision-making ability.
Sordid (morally repugnant) is opposite to Nobility (virtue, high character). Debased (reduced in rank or value) is opposite to Purity (moral excellence).
Diffident (lacking self-confidence) is opposite to Confidence. Timid (showing lack of courage) is opposite to Boldness or courage.
Ingenuous (innocent, frank) lacks Guile (cunning, deceit). Naive (lacking worldly experience) lacks Cunning (skill in deception).
Austere (severe, rejecting luxury/comfort) is opposite in meaning to Luxury. Spartan (simple, austere lifestyle) is opposite to Indulgence (gratification of desires).
