Vocabulary

Antonyms

Easy

Choose the correct antonym for 'JOVIAL' from the options given below.

Jocular

Crestfallen

Convival

Gaily

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Jocular means humorous and playful, which is similar in meaning to jovial, not opposite.

Option 2 -> Crestfallen means sad, disappointed, or dejected, which is the opposite of jovial (cheerful and friendly).

Option 3 -> Convivial (likely misspelled) means friendly and lively, similar to jovial, not opposite.

Option 4 -> Gaily means in a cheerful manner, which aligns with jovial rather than opposes it.

Hence, Option 2: Crestfallen -> Jovial describes someone cheerful and good-spirited, while crestfallen describes someone sad and downcast, making them perfect antonyms -> correct

2025: 24 May Shift 1

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2022: 17 Aug Shift 2

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(2) Reputed

(3) Paid

(4) Official

2026: 18 May Shift 1

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List-I (Word)	List-II (Antonym)
(A) Indictment	(I) Vindication
(B) Inquisitive	(II) Fatuous
(C) Prudent	(III) Orderly
(D) Unruly	(IV) Apathetic

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2026: 25 May Shift 2

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2026: 13 May Shift 1

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List-I (Words)	List-II (Antonyms)
(A) Insipid	(I) Penury
(B) Retaliation	(II) Tasty
(C) Opulence	(III) Lengthen
(D) Abridge	(IV) Reconciliation

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2026: 23 May Shift 2

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word:

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