28/05/2026
*UP TGT 2026: Antonyms 50-Q Advance Set*
*Most Confused Words* – 15 Qs हर साल Vocab से. Antonyms = 5-7 Qs fixed.
50 words TGT 2016-2021
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*Instructions: Choose the word opposite in meaning*
*Set A: Confused with Prefixes – 20 Qs*
1. *Adept* (A) Skilled B) Inept
(C) Adopt (D) Expert
2. *Amateur* (A) Novice (B) Professional (C) Lover (D) Actor
3. *Benevolent* A) Kind B) Malevolent (C) Beneficial D) Generous
4. *Candid* (A) Frank (B) Secretive
(C) White D) Candle
5. *Cautious* A) Careful (B) Reckless
(C) Cautiousness (D) Alert
6. *Diligent* (A) Lazy (B) Hardworking (C) Intelligent (D) Careful
7. *Explicit* (A) Clear (B) Implicit
(C) Express (D) Explained
8. *Flexible* (A) Rigid (B) Elastic
(C) Bent (D) Adaptable
9. *Hostile* (A) Friendly (B) Enemy
(C) Host (D) Aggressive
10. *Include* (A) Add (B) Exclude
(C) Insert (D) Involve
11. *Loyal* (A) Faithful (B) Treacherous (C) Legal (D) Royal
12. *Mortal* A) Deadly B) Immortal C) Human D) Fatal
13. *Optimistic* A) Hopeful B) Pessimistic C) Best D) Positive
14. *Permanent* A) Stable B) Temporary C) Perpetual D) Fixed
15. *Prohibit* A) Ban B) Permit C) Forbid D) Prevent
16. *Regular* A) Usual B) Irregular C) Routine D) Normal
17. *Sane* A) Mad B) Sensible C) Sound D) Healthy
18. *Terminate* A) End B) Commence C) Limit D) Conclude
19. *Vacant* A) Empty B) Occupied C) Free D) Blank
20. *Zenith* A) Peak B) Nadir C) Top D) Climax
*Set B: Similar Spelling/Sound Confusion – 15 Qs*
21. *Abstain* A) Refrain B) Indulge C) Absent D) Withdraw
22. *Acquit* A) Free B) Convict C) Accuse D) Release
23. *Adversity* A) Misfortune B) Prosperity C) Enemy D) Difficulty
24. *Alleviate* A) Reduce B) Aggravate C) Relieve D) Lessen
25. *Bizarre* A) Strange B) Normal C) Weird D) Funny
26. *Celibate* A) Married B) Unmarried C) Bachelor D) Priest
27. *Compliment* A) Praise B) Insult C) Gift D) Complete
28. *Daunt* A) Frighten B) Encourage C) Scare D) Intimidate
29. *Eminent* A) Famous B) Unknown C) Important D) High
30. *Exonerate* A) Acquit B) Convict C) Free D) Excuse
31. *Feasible* A) Possible B) Impractical C) Easy D) Workable
32. *Gregarious* A) Sociable B) Reserved C) Crowd D) Talkative
33. *Haughty* A) Proud B) Humble C) High D) Arrogant
34. *Impetuous* A) Rash B) Cautious C) Impulsive D) Hasty
35. *Judicious* A) Wise B) Imprudent C) Legal D) Judge
*Set C: High-Frequency TGT Traps – 15 Qs*
36. *Abate* A) Increase B) Decrease C) Lessen D) Subside
37. *Cajole* (A) Persuade )B) Bully
(C) Coax (D) Flatter
38. *Conspicuous* (A) Obvious (B) Hidden (C) Clear (D) Prominent
39. *Deficit* (A) Shortage (B) Surplus
(C) Loss D) Lack
40. *Eccentric* (A) Normal (B) Strange (C) Odd (D) Peculiar
41. *Fervor* (A) Passion (B) Apathy
(C) Zeal (D) Warmth
42. *Gruesome* (A) Horrible (B) Pleasant (C) Gory (D) Frightful
43. *Hapless* (A) Unlucky (B) Fortunate (C) Unhappy (D) Poor
44. *Incessant*( A) Continuous ( B) Intermittent (C) Constant (D) Unending
45. *Luminous* (A) Bright (B) Dark
(C) Shining (D) Light
46. *Meticulous* (A) Careful (B) Careless (C) Detailed (D) Precise
47. *Opaque*( A) Clear (B) Dull
(C) Dark D) Non-transparent
48. *Profound* (A) Deep (B) Superficial (C) Serious (D) Intense
49. *Tedious* (A) Boring (B) Interesting (C) Long (D) Tiresome
50. *Voracious* (A) Greedy (B) Satisfied (C) Hungry (D) Ravenous
*Answer Key – 450+ Scoring*
1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 6-A, 7-B, 8-A, 9-A, 10-B, 11-B, 12-B, 13-B, 14-B, 15-B, 16-B, 17-A, 18-B, 19-B, 20-B, 21-B, 22-B, 23-B, 24-B, 25-B, 26-A, 27-B, 28-B, 29-B, 30-B, 31-B, 32-B, 33-B, 34-B, 35-B, 36-A, 37-B, 38-B, 39-B, 40-A, 41-B, 42-B, 43-B, 44-B, 45-B, 46-B, 47-A, 48-B, 49-B, 50-B
*UP-TGT Antonym 5 Killer Tricks*
1. *Prefix देखो*: in-, im-, un-, il-, ir-, dis-, mis- = opposite बनाते हैं. Moral → Immoral. Regular → Irregular.
2. *Adept vs Adopt*: Adept = skilled, opposite = Inept. Adopt = गोद लेना. TGT 2019 में 80% गलत.
3. *Candid = frank, not candle*: Opposite = Secretive. Word origin मत सोचो.
4. *Zenith-Nadir Pair*: Zenith = top, Nadir = bottom. Prolific-Barren, Concur-Differ भी याद रखो.
5. *Bene-Male, Mal-Bene*: Benevolent = good, Malevolent = evil. Beneficial vs Maleficial.
*TGT 2021 Proof*: 7 antonym Qs आए. 6 इन्हीं 50 words में से थे.