Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
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).
Perspicacious means keen insight/understanding. Obtuse means dull-witted and opposite to acuteness or sharpness of mind.
Garrulous (talkative) is opposite to Silence. Taciturn (quiet, reserved) is opposite to Verbosity (excessive talking).
Fortuitous events happen by chance, not planning; serendipitous events happen by luck, not design. Both represent unplanned occurrences.
Sagacious (wise) avoids foolishness; astute (clever) avoids stupidity. Both adjectives represent intellectual superiority over their opposites.
Ostentatious behavior lacks modesty; flamboyant behavior lacks restraint. Both represent absence of humble, understated behavior.
