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Chapter 1 Vocabulary Synonyms Antonyms

This document focuses on the importance of vocabulary, particularly synonyms and antonyms, for mastering the English language in competitive exams. It provides definitions, examples, and practice questions to enhance understanding and usage of these word types. The chapter emphasizes that a strong vocabulary is crucial for success in various exam sections.

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Chapter 1 Vocabulary Synonyms Antonyms

This document focuses on the importance of vocabulary, particularly synonyms and antonyms, for mastering the English language in competitive exams. It provides definitions, examples, and practice questions to enhance understanding and usage of these word types. The chapter emphasizes that a strong vocabulary is crucial for success in various exam sections.

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Mastering English Language for

Competitive Exams
Chapter 1: Vocabulary – Synonyms & Antonyms

Introduction
Vocabulary is the foundation of language proficiency, especially for competitive exams.
Understanding and using a wide variety of words effectively is key to success in sections
such as Reading Comprehension, Fillers, and Cloze Tests. In this chapter, we will focus on
Synonyms and Antonyms, which are frequently tested.

Synonyms
A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Synonyms are useful to expand vocabulary and avoid repetition in speech or writing.

Examples of Synonyms:

 Happy – Joyful, Cheerful, Content


 Angry – Furious, Irate, Enraged
 Fast – Quick, Rapid, Speedy
 Big – Large, Huge, Gigantic
 Smart – Intelligent, Clever, Bright

Antonyms
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Learning antonyms helps to
understand the full range and contrast of meanings in English.

Examples of Antonyms:

 Happy – Sad, Unhappy, Depressed


 Increase – Decrease, Reduce, Diminish
 Fast – Slow, Sluggish, Unhurried
 Big – Small, Tiny, Little
 Smart – Dull, Foolish, Unintelligent

Practice Questions – Synonyms & Antonyms


Choose the correct synonym or antonym from the options given.

1. Choose the synonym of 'Brave'

 a) Coward
 b) Fearless
 c) Weak
 d) Lazy

2. Choose the antonym of 'Increase'


 a) Grow
 b) Expand
 c) Reduce
 d) Maximize

3. Choose the synonym of 'Beautiful'

 a) Ugly
 b) Attractive
 c) Dirty
 d) Plain

4. Choose the antonym of 'Fast'

 a) Quick
 b) Speedy
 c) Slow
 d) Rapid

5. Choose the synonym of 'Intelligent'

 a) Dumb
 b) Clever
 c) Stupid
 d) Lazy

Answer Key
1. 1. b) Fearless
2. 2. c) Reduce
3. 3. b) Attractive
4. 4. c) Slow
5. 5. b) Clever

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