Synonyms and Antonyms for TNPSC form an important part of English Grammar in the TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus. TNPSC Group 2 Exam will be conducted on 21 May 2022. Being aware of Synonyms and Antonyms of some important words will be beneficial for the upcoming exam. In this blog, we present to you, Synonyms and Antonyms for TNPSC.
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Highlights – Synonyms and Antonyms for TNPSC
Sr no | Word | Meaning | Synonym | Antonym |
1 | INTREPID | Resolutely fearless, dauntless | Fearless | Coward |
2 | ABROGATE | Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) | Repeal | Establish |
3 | DEFERENCE | Polite, submission, and respect | Respect | Disrespect |
4 | COVENANT | Agree by lease, deed, or other legal contracts | Contract | Disagree |
5 | OBNOXIOUS | Extremely unpleasant | Disgusting | Pleasant |
6 | PROLIFERATE | Increase rapidly in number multiply cause (cells, tissue, structures, etc) to reproduce rapidly | Reproduce Rapidly | Decrease |
7 | PARADOX | A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true | Puzzle | Regular |
8 | COLOSSAL | Extremely large or great | Enormous | Tiny |
9 | INCEPTION | The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity | Origin | End |
10 | GRANDEUR | Splendour and impressiveness, especially in appearance or style | Magnificence | Simple |
11 | TRAMP | A person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar | Wander | Immobile |
12 | CONSIGNEE | The person or company to whom goods or documents are officially sent or delivered | Nominee | Donor |
13 | INFATUATION | An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something | Passion | Uninterested |
14 | BEAUTIFUL | Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically | Handsome | Ugly |
15 | MOMENTOUS | Of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events | Important | Insignificant |
16 | QUIVER | Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion | Tremble | Stillness |
17 | ADULATION | Excessive admiration or praise | Flattery | Criticize |
18 | CONTEMPLATION | The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time | Scrutiny | Ignorance |
19 | DILIGENT | Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties | Industrious | Lazy |
20 | CENSURE | Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement | Criticize | Praise |
21 | FATAL | Causing death | Deadly | Harmless |
22 | DOLEFUL | Expressing sorrow; mournful | Mournful | Cheerful |
23 | GRUFF | Rough and low in pitch | Rough | Soft |
24 | FIDELITY | Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support | Loyalty | Unfaithful, disloyal |
25 | INFRUCTUOUS | Fruitless, unprofitable | Fruitless | Productive |
26 | GARNISH | Decorate or embellish (something, especially food) | Adorn | Plain |
27 | MENTOR | An experienced and trusted adviser | Guide | Student |
28 | SUPERSTITIOUS | Having or showing a belief in superstitions (a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief) | Irrational | Rational, Sceptical |
29 | RAVAGE | Cause severe and extensive damage to the destructive effects of something | Demolish | Help |
30 | SUCCESSIVE | Following one another or following others | Consecutive | Broken |
32 | DELINEATE | Describe or portray (something) precisely | Explain | Confuse |
33 | MENACE | A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger | Threat | Friendly |
34 | OCCULT | Mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena | Supernatural | Obvious |
35 | VINDICATE | Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion | Justify | Convict |
36 | BENEVOLENCE | The quality of being well-meaning | Kindness | Cruelty |
37 | PANACEA | A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases | Cure-All | Poison |
38 | PRUDENT | Acting with or showing care and thought for the future | Cautious | Careless |
39 | AMICABLE | Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord | Friendly | Hostile |
40 | IRREVERENCE | A lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously | Disrespect | Respect |
41 | CEREMONIAL | Conferring or involving only nominal authority or power | Formal | Informal |
42 | PROPITIATE | Win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them | Appease | Irritate |
43 | CAPITULATE | Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield | Surrender | Resist |
44 | ESTRANGED | Cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone | Separated | Attract |
45 | ERRONEOUSLY | In a wrong, incorrect way | Wrongly | Right |
46 | RESTIVE | Unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction | Restless | Calm |
47 | NOMADIC | Living the life of a nomad (a member of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another) | Wandering | Native |
48 | DEROGATORY | Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude | Disparaging | Complimentary |
49 | PREMONITION | A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant | Forewarning | Unalarmed |
50 | ELUDE | Escape from or avoid(a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way | Escape | Confront |
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