Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Ephemeral (short-lived) lacks permanence, similarly Transient lacks stability, duration, and longevity - all synonyms for lasting quality.
Piscine relates to fish; Equine relates to horses. Both are adjectives derived from Latin animal names describing their respective characteristics.
A pariah is rejected by society; heresy is rejection of established doctrine/belief. Both represent exclusion from their respective systems.
Cartography is the study and creation of maps; Philology is the study of languages, their structure, and historical development.
Cacophony refers to harsh/discordant sounds; Pandemonium refers to wild disorder and chaos. Both represent states of confusion in their respective domains.
Ephemeral means lasting a very short time, so Perpetual (lasting indefinitely) is its opposite, similar to how Temporary and Eternal are contrasts.
Nocturnal refers to night activity; diurnal refers to day activity. Both are temporal descriptors of biological behavior patterns.
Melancholy is an extreme form of sadness; euphoria is an extreme form of happiness. Both show intensified emotional states.
A dormitory is a residence for students; barracks is a residence for soldiers. Both are group dwellings.
Deflate removes air from a balloon; evaporate removes water from its liquid state. Both show process of diminishing quantity.