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.
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.
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).
Pedantic people excessively emphasize knowledge/learning. Servile people show excessive respect/obedience towards Authority or superiors.
Obfuscate means to make unclear or obscure. Muddle also means to confuse. Both are opposite to Lucidity (clearness of thought/expression).
Pragmatic (focus on practical outcomes) contrasts with Idealistic (focus on ideals). Practical contrasts with Theoretical (based on concepts rather than experience).
Ameliorate (to improve) is opposite to Deteriorate (to worsen). Rectify (to correct) is opposite to Aggravate (to make worse).
