Tech Mahindra Antonyms Questions and Answers Quiz-1

Not known or seen by others, or not intended to be known or seen by others is known as Secret.
Overt refers to something that is done or displayed openly; it is obvious.
Friendly- kind and pleasant.
Covert - not openly acknowledged or displayed.
Hidden - kept out of sight; concealed.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to secret (hiding something) is overt (to display openly).

Heartfelt means truly and emotionally felt; sincere (of a feeling or its expression).
Insincerity refers to the failure to communicate true feelings.
Loving- feeling or showing love or great care.
Insincere- not expressing genuine feelings.
Unhealthy- harmful to health.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Heartfelt (sincere) is Insincere (unable to express).

The term "impartial" refers to how all opponents or disputants are treated equally.
Biased -unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
Hostile- showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
Dislike- feel distaste for or hostility towards.
Worried- anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Impartial(treating all rivals equally) is Biased(against something)

Brazen refers to someone who is fearless and unafraid.
Bashful is a word that describes someone who is shy or timid in social situations.
Boisterous - noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
Noisy - refers to making or given to making a lot of noise.
Heated- make or become hot or warm.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Brazen(fearless) is Bashful(shy).

The term "malodorous" refers to a foul odour.
Fragrant refers to a pleasant or sweet odour.
Acrid- unpleasantly bitter or pungent.
Pungent-having a sharply strong taste or smell.
Delicious- highly pleasant to the taste.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Malodorous(foul odour) is Fragrant(sweet odour) .

Expound refers to the act of presenting and explaining (a theory or idea) in depth.
Confuse is to make something more complex or less easy to understand.
Besmirch- damage someone's reputation.
Confine- keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time).
Condemn- express complete disapproval of; censure.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Expound(explain in detail) is Confuse(identify wrongly).

A sense of aggravation or resentment caused by a slight, especially to one's pride, is referred to as Pique.
Soothe is a word that implies "gently calm" (a person or their feelings).
Value-the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
Gully- a ravine formed by the action of water.
Smooth- having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Pique(feel irritated or resentful.) is Soothe(gently calm).

Meager refers to a lack of quantity or quality in something offered or available.
The word copious refers to an abundance of supply or amount.
Kind-a group of people or things having similar characteristics.
Generous- showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.
Thoughtful- absorbed in or involving thought
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Meager(lacking in quantity) is Copious(abundant).

A philistine is someone who opposes or is uninterested in culture and the arts.
The term "intellectual" refers to something that has to do with the mind.
Novice-a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.
Pious- devoutly religious.
Debutante- a woman making her first public appearance, especially in sport.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Philistine( hostile person) is Intellectual(possessing a highly developed intellect).

Irascible is defined as having or displaying a proclivity to become readily enraged.
Placid denotes a person who is not readily agitated or irritated.
Determined-having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Reasonable-having sound judgement; fair and sensible.
Pilant- easily influenced or directed; yielding.
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest antonym to Irascible(short tempered) is Placid(calm and peaceful) .