Antonyms (CDS-Solved Paper)

Clear is antonym of word ‘obscure’ which means something uncertain or doubtful. ‘Clear’ means which is easy to understand or transparent.

The underlined word ‘sanguine’ means optimistic or positive especially in a bad or difficult situation. So, its correct antonym would be ‘pessimistic’ which means tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

The underlined word ‘woebegone’ means someone sad or miserable in appearance. Its correct antonym would be ‘cheerful’ which means noticeably happy and optimistic.

The given underlined word ‘mutinous’ means refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority or disobedient. So, among the given options, ‘obedient is its correct antonym. ‘Obedient’ means doing or willing to do, what you have been told to do by someone in authority.

‘Foe’ means enemy or opponent. Its correct antonym would be friends which means a person with whom one has bond of affection.

The underlined word ‘distinctive’ means unique or remarkable or uncommon. So, among the options given ‘common’ is appropriate antonym which means ordinary, usual etc.

The underlined word ‘inadvertently’ means something done without intention or accidentally. Its correct antonym is ‘purposely’ which means something done deliberately or intentionally.

The underlined word ‘disdainful’ means showing lack of respect or derisive. Its correct antonym would be ‘respectful’ which means showing respect or reverence.

The underlined word ‘efficacy’ means the ability to produce a desired or intended result. Its correct antonym would be ‘inefficiency’ which means failure to make the best use of time or resources.

The word ‘rebuttal’ means denial or negation. Its correct antonym from the given option is ‘acceptance’ which means a general agreement, or the act the agreeing.