Choose the correct pair of words which are ANTONYMS of each other || ADRE 1.0 SLRC 2022 PAPER-IV SOLVED QUESTIONS

Question:

Choose the correct pair of words which are ANTONYMS of each other. 


    (A) Lazy – Indolent 

    (B) Glide – Drift 

    (C) Entire – Total 

    (D) Obligatory – Voluntary


Answer:


Option

Words

Explanation

(A)

Lazy – Indolent

Incorrect. Both words are synonyms, meaning someone who is unwilling to work.

(B)

Glide – Drift

Incorrect. Both words describe smooth, continuous movements, so they are synonyms.

(C)

Entire – Total

Incorrect. Both words mean complete, so they are synonyms.

(D)

Obligatory – Voluntary

Correct. Obligatory means required, and voluntary means done by choice, making them antonyms.


Obligatory means something that is required, while voluntary means something done by choice.


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