Antonyms (CDS-Solved Paper)

The underlined word ‘fanatical’ means extremely interested in something, to a degree that some people find unreasonable. So, among the given options, ‘moderate’ would be its correct antonym. Moderate means make or become less extreme interested in something.

The underlined word ‘heretics’ means a person who belongs to a particular religion but whose beliefs or actions seriously disagree with the principles of that religion. So, among the given options, ‘believer’ is the correct antonym of the word ‘heretics. Believer is an adherent of a particular religion.

The underlined word ‘inert’ means motion less or still. Its correct antonym from the given options would be ‘lively’ and it means full of energy, moving or active.

The underlined word ‘misanthropic’ means unsociable or unfriendly’. Its correct antonym would be ‘philanthropic’ which means humanitarian, liberal, unselfish etc.

The underlined word ‘profound’ means felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way. Its correct antonym from the given options is ‘superficial’ which means concerned only what is obvious or apparent, not deep or serious.

The word ‘readable’ means which can be read clearly. Its correct antonym is ‘illegible’ which means the writing which is not clear or hard to read.

The word ‘steadfast’ here means loyal or dedicated. Its correct antonym is ‘unreliable’ which means untrustworthy or undependable.

The word ‘tempestuous’ means angry or violent. Its correct antonym is ‘calm’ which means peaceful.

The underlined word ‘vital’ means absolutely necessary or essential. Its correct antonym is ‘inessential’ which means not necessary.

The underlined word ‘wordy’ means unnecessary repetition of language. Its antonym is ‘concise’ which means very brief or to the point.