Blackbook of English Vocabulary : Top 100 (Most Repeated) Antonyms asked in SSC Exams

Top 100 (Most Repeated) Antonyms

C7 (asked in SSC Exams)

1 Hostile (Adj.) - (शत्रुतापूर्ण) [#R-13 (3)] Relating to or affecting the human spirit or
Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; soul as opposed to material or physical things
unfriendly Anto: Physical (भौतिक), Material (सामग्री), {Bodily
Anto: Amiable (सौम्य), Friendly (मित्रवत), (शारीरिक)}
Sympathetic (सहानुभूतिपूर्ण), Gentle (कोमल), 12 Wicked (Adj.) - (दुष्ट) [#R-5 (1)]
Favourable (अनुकूल) {Amicable (सौहार्दपूर्ण)} Evil or morally wrong
2 Flexible (Adj.) - (लचीला) [#R-9 (1)] Anto: Good (अच्छा), Righteous (नैतिक), Moral
Capable of bending easily without breaking (नैतिक) {Virtuous (धार्मिक)}
Anto: Rigid (कठोर), Stiff (सख्त), Defiant 13 Captivity (N.) - (क़ैद) [#R-4 (1)]
(अवज्ञाकारी), Obstinate (हठी) The condition of being imprisoned or confined
3 Fertile (Adj.) - (उपजाऊ) [#R-5 (4)] Anto: Liberty (स्वतंत्रता), Freedom (आज़ादी)
Capable of becoming pregnant or of producing 14 Clear (Adj./V.) - (स्पष्ट) [#R-4 (1)]
many ideas Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; as
Anto: Barren (बंजर) {Desolate (सुनसान)} a verb, to remove an obstacle or hindrance
4 Shallow (Adj.) - (उथला) [#R-8] from
Of little depth Anto: Nebulous (अस्पष्ट), Opaque (अपारदर्शी),
Anto: Deep (गहरा) Murky (धुंधला), Dim (मद्धिम)

5 Accept (V.) - (स्वीकार) [#R-7] 15 Exonerate (V.) - (दोषमुक्त करना) [#R-4 (1)]
To consent to receive (a thing offered) Absolve; free from blame; declare someone
Anto: Reject (अस्वीकार करना), Deny (इनकार करना) innocent
Anto: Convict (दोषी सिद्ध करना), Sentence (सजा
6 Compulsory (Adj.) - (अनिवार्य) [#R-4 (2)] देना), Engage (बांधना) {Accuse (आरोप लगाना)}
Required by law or a rule; obligatory
Anto: Optional (ऐच्छिक), Voluntary (स्वैच्छिक) 16 Florid (Adj.) - (गहरे रं ग का) [#R-2 (3)]
Having a red or flushed complexion
7 Denounce (V.) - (आरोप लगाना) [#R-5 (1)] Anto: Plain (सादा), Pale (फीका)
Publicly declare to be wrong or evil
Anto: Praise (प्रशंसा), Compliment (प्रशंसा), 17 Intentional (Adj.) - (जानबूझकर) [#R-5]
Defended (बचाव करना) {Appreciate (सराहना करना)} Done on purpose; deliberate
Anto: Accidental (आकस्मिक), Unplanned
8 Guilty (Adj.) - (दोषी) [#R-6] (अनियोजित)
Culpable of or responsible for a specified
wrongdoing 18 Reverence (N.) - (श्रद्धा) [#R-2 (3)]
Anto: Innocent (निर्दोष) Deep respect for someone or something
Anto: Contempt (घृणा) {Scorn (तिरस्कार), Despise
9 Indispensable (Adj.) - (अनिवार्य) [#R-4 (2)] (घृणा करना), Disrespectful (असम्मानजनक)}
Absolutely necessary
Anto: Superfluous (अनावश्यक), Inessential 19 Suspicious (Adj.) - (संदिग्ध) [#R-3 (2)]
(गैरजरूरी) {Unimportant (महत्वहीन)} Having or showing a cautious distrust of
someone or something
10 Native (Adj./N.) - (स्थानीय) [#R-6] Anto: Trustworthy (विश्वसनीय), Definitive
Born in a specified place; indigenous; (निश्चित), Certain (निश्चित) {Credible (विश्वसनीय)}
belonging to one by birth
Anto: Alien (विदे शी), Foreign (विदे शी), Exotic 20 Tardy (Adj.) - (देर से) [#R-4 (1)]
(विदे शी) Delaying or delayed beyond the right or
expected time; late
11 Spiritual (Adj.) - (आध्यात्मिक) [#R-4 (2)] Anto: Prompt (तत्पर), Quick (शीघ्र), Early (जल्दी)

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21 Accelerate (V.) - (तेज करना) [#R-1 (3)] or as expected
To begin to move more quickly Anto: Adept (निपुण)
Anto: Delay (विलंब) {Slacken (ढीला करना), 33 Inertia (N.) - (निष्क्रियता) [#R-3 (1)]
Impede (बाधा डालना)} A tendency to do nothing or to remain
22 Affirm (V.) - (पुष्टि करना) [#R-4] unchanged
State as a fact; assert strongly and publicly Anto: Vigour (ऊर्जा), Energy (ऊर्जा) {Activity
Anto: Refuse (इनकार करना), Disagree (असहमत) (गतिविधि)}

23 Altercation (N.) - (झगड़ा) [#R-2 (2)] 34 Liberal (Adj.) - (उदार) [#R-3 (1)]
A noisy argument or disagreement, especially Open to new behaviour or opinions and
in public willing to discard traditional values
Anto: Compromise (समझौता), Agreement Anto: Intolerant (असहिष्णु), Stingy (कंजूस),
(समझौता) {Friendly Discussion (मैत्रीपूर्ण चर्चा)} Conservative (रूढ़िवादी) {Bigot (कट्टर)}

24 Appoint (V.) - (नियुक्त करना) [#R-4] 35 Often (Adv.) - (अक्सर) [#R-2 (2)]
Assign a job or role to (someone) Frequently; many times
Anto: Dismiss (बर्खास्त करना) Anto: Seldom (शायद ही कभी), Rarely (कभी कभार)

25 Approach (V.) - (समीप आना) [#R-4] 36 Overt (Adj.) - (प्रत्यक्ष) [#R-4]

Come near or nearer to (someone or Done or shown openly; plainly apparent
something) in distance Anto: Hidden (छिपा हु आ), Concealed (गुप्त)
Anto: Avoid (बचना), Withdraw (वापस लेना), 37 Prominent (Adj.) - (प्रमुख) [#R-3 (1)]
Retreat (पीछे हटना), Receded (पीछे हटना) Important; famous
26 Artificial (Adj.) - (कृत्रिम) [#R-1 (3)] Anto: Obscure (अज्ञात), Unknown (अज्ञात),
Made or produced by human beings rather Inconspicuous (अस्पष्ट)
than occurring naturally; insincere or affected 38 Relentless (Adj.) - (निरं तर; निर्दयी) [#R-3 (1)]
Anto: Natural (प्राकृतिक) {Genuine (असली)} Oppressively constant; incessant; cruel
27 Dull (Adj.) - (सुस्त) [#R-3 (1)] Anto: Yielding (समर्पण), Intermittent (अंतरालिक)
Lacking interest or excitement {Be Merciful (दयालु)}
Anto: Keen (उत्सुक), Exciting (रोमांचक), Bright 39 Sublime (Adj.) - (उत्कृष्ट) [#R-4]
(उज्ज्वल) Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to
28 Escalate (V.) - (बढ़ाना) [#R-3 (1)] inspire great admiration or awe
Increase rapidly Anto: Ludicrous (बेतुका), Inferior (घटिया)
Anto: Reduce (कम करना), Plunge (गिरावट), 40 Suppress (V.) - (दबाना) [#R-3 (1)]
Diminish (घटाना) {Slope Down (नीचे ढलान)} Forcibly put an end to
29 Fanatical (Adj.) - (कट्टर) [#R-1 (3)] Anto: Incite (उकसाना), Reveal (प्रकट करना),
Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal Release (मुक्त करना) {Stimulate (उत्तेजित करना)}
Anto: Liberal (उदार), Moderate (संयमी) {Open- 41 Traditional (Adj.) - (पारं परिक) [#R-4]
Minded (खुले विचारों वाला), Tolerant (सहिष्णु)} Existing in or as part of a tradition; long-
30 Hilarious (Adj.) - (हास्यप्रद, अत्यंत मजेदार)[#R-2 (2)] established
Extremely amusing Anto: Unusual (असामान्य), Modern (आधुनिक)
Anto: Sad (दुखी), Humourless (हास्यरहित) 42 Usurp (V.) - (हड़पना) [#R-3 (1)]
{Serious (गंभीर), Tragic (दुखद)} Take (a position of power or importance)
31 Imperious (Adj.) - (दंभपूर्ण, अहंकारी) [#R-1 (3)] illegally or by force
Assuming power or authority without Anto: Restore (पुनः स्थापित करना), Surrender
justification; arrogant and domineering (समर्पण करना), Release (मुक्ति)
Anto: Meek (दब्बू) {Submissive (विनम्र), Modest 43 Abscond (V.) - (फरार होना) [#R-2 (1)]
(नम्र)} Leave hurriedly and secretly; fail to appear in
32 Incompetence (N.) - (अयोग्यता) [#R-4] court
Lack of ability to do something successfully Anto: Remain (बने रहना), Appear (उपस्थित होना)

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44 Abstract (Adj.) - (अमूर्त विचार, भाववाचक) [#R-3] (तर्क हीन) {Disconnected (असंबद्ध)}
Existing in thought or as an idea but not
57 Combative (Adj.) - (लड़ाकू) [#R-3]
having a physical or concrete existence
Ready or eager to fight or argue
Anto: Concrete (ठोस)
Anto: Peaceful (शांतिपूर्ण), Agreeable (अनुकूल)
45 Accessible (Adj.) - (पहु ंचने योग्य) [#R-3]
58 Concur (V.) - (सहमत होना) [#R-3]
(Of a place) able to be reached or entered
Be of the same opinion; agree
Anto: Restricted (प्रतिबंधित), Lacking (अभाव)
Anto: Disagree (असहमत होना)
46 Acerbic (Adj.) - (तीखा बोलना) [#R-1 (2)]
59 Conform (V.) - (एक सा करना) [#R-2 (1)]
(Especially of a comment or style of speaking)
Comply with rules, standards, or laws
sharp and forthright
Anto: Differ (भिन्न होना), Deviation (विचलन)
Anto: Bland (सौम्य) {Sweet (मधुर), Polite (विनम्र)}
{Disobey (अवज्ञा करना)}
47 Animosity (N.) - (शत्रुता) [#R-2 (1)]
60 Contentment (N.) - (संतोष) [#R-2 (1)]
Strong hostility
A state of happiness and satisfaction
Anto: Benevolence (दयालुता), Love (प्रेम) {Comity
Anto: Sadness (दुख), Discomfort (अशांति)
(शिष्टाचार)}
{Agitation (उत्तेजना)}
48 Ascent (N.) - (चढ़ाव) [#R-3]
61 Controversial (Adj.) - (विवादास्पद) [#R-3]
A climb or walk to the summit of a mountain
Giving rise or likely to give rise to disagreement
or hill
Anto: Undisputed (अविवादित), Indisputable
Anto: Descent (गिराव)
(अविवादास्पद), Agreement (सहमति)
49 Better (Adj./V.) - (बेहतर) [#R-3]
62 Courtesy (N.) - (शिष्टाचार) [#R-2 (1)]
Of a more excellent or effective type or quality;
The showing of politeness in one’s attitude
as a verb, to improve on or surpass
and behaviour toward others
Anto: Worse (बदतर), Inferior (हीन)
Anto: Rudeness (अशिष्टता), Crudeness (असभ्यता)
50 Bless (V.) - (आशीर्वाद देना) [#R-3]
63 Critical (Adj.) - (आलोचनात्मक) [#R-1 (2)]
To invoke divine care for
Expressing adverse or disapproving
Anto: Curse (शाप)
comments or judgments
51 Bold (Adj.) - (साहसी) [#R-3] Anto: Complimentary (प्रशंसात्मक) {Unimportant
(Of a person, action, or idea) showing an (महत्वहीन), Safe (सुरक्षित)}
ability to take risks; confident and courageous
64 Curt (Adj.) - (संक्षिप्त, रूखा) [#R-1 (2)]
Anto: Timid (डरपोक)
Rudely brief
52 Bright (Adj.) - (चमकदार) [#R-2 (1)] Anto: Polite (विनम्र) {Tactful (कुशल), Expansive
Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining (विस्तृत)}
Anto: Bleak (बेरंग), Dusky (धुंधला) {Dull (नीरस)}
65 Defend (V.) - (बचाव करना) [#R-2 (1)]
53 Cacophony (N.) - (कोलाहल) [#R-3] To put off (an action or event) to a later time;
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds postpone
Anto: Harmony (सामंजस्य), Symphony (सिम्फनी) Anto: Surrender (समर्पण करना), Abandon (त्यागना)
{Attack (हमला)}
54 Capture (V.) - (कब्जा) [#R-3]
Take into one’s possession or control by force 66 Discordant (Adj.) - (असहमत, बेसुरा) [#R-2 (1)]
Anto: Release (रिहाई), Liberate (मुक्त करना) Disagreeing or incongruous
Anto: Agreeable (सहमत), Melodious (मधुर)
55 Carnal (Adj.) - (शारीरिक) [#R-2 (1)]
{Harmonious (सामंजस्यपूर्ण)}
Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs
and activities 67 Diversity (N.) - (विविधता) [#R-2 (1)]
Anto: Spiritual (आध्यात्मिक) The state of being diverse; variety
Anto: Uniformity (एकरूपता)
56 Coherent (Adj.) - (सुसंगत) [#R-2 (1)]
(Of an argument, theory, or policy) logical 68 Dominate (V.) - (हावी) [#R-3]
and consistent Have a commanding influence on; exercise
Anto: Disorganized (अव्यवस्थित), Illogical control over
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Anto: Surrender (आत्मसमर्पण), Liberate (मुक्त 81 Immaculate (Adj.) - (बेदाग) [#R-3]
करना) Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy
Anto: Filthy (गंदा), Messy (अव्यवस्थित), Foul
69 Emaciated (Adj.) - (निर्बल) [#R-2 (1)] (बदबूदार)
Abnormally thin or weak, especially because
of illness or a lack of food 82 Impel (V.) - (प्रेरित करना) [#R-2 (1)]
Anto: Fat (मोटा), Healthy (स्वस्थ) {Hefty (तगड़ा)} Drive, force, or urge (someone) to do
something
70 Equilibrium (N.) - (संतुलन) [#R-3] Anto: Repress (दबाना) {Inert (निष्क्रिय)}
A state in which opposing forces or influences
are balanced 83 Impute (V.) - (आरोप लगाना) [#R-1 (2)]
Anto: Imbalance (असंतुलन) To say that someone is responsible for
something that has happened
71 Expand (V.) - (विस्तार करना) [#R-3] Anto: Defend (बचाव करना)
Become or make larger or more extensive
Anto: Contract (संकुचन), Shrink (सिकोड़ना) 84 Incoherent (Adj.) - (असंगत) [#R-3]
(Of spoken or written language) expressed
72 Expunge (V.) - (निकालना) [#R-3] in an incomprehensible or confusing way;
Erase or remove completely (something unclear
unwanted or unpleasant) Anto: Intelligible (बोधगम्य), Rational (तार्कि क),
Anto: Insert (डालना), Add (जोड़ना) Lucid (स्पष्ट)
73 Fame (N.) - (प्रसिद्धि) [#R-3] 85 Inert (Adj.) - (निष्क्रिय) [#R-1 (2)]
State of being known or recognized by many Lacking the ability or strength to move
people; celebrity or renown Anto: Active (सक्रिय), {Lively (जीवंत)}
Anto: Disgrace (अपमान), Dishonour (अपमान),
Shame (शर्म) 86 Infallible (Adj.) - (अचूक) [#R-2 (1)]
Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
74 Fecund (Adj.) - (उपजाऊ) [#R-3] Anto: Imperfect (अपूर्ण), Faulty (त्रुटिपूर्ण)
Producing or capable of producing an {Unreliable (अविश्वसनीय)}
abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Anto: Barren (बंजर), Sterile (बाँझ), Sparse (विरल) 87 Inhibit (V.) - (रोकना) [#R-2 (1)]
Hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or
75 Forgo (V.) - (त्यागना) [#R-1 (2)] process)
Omit or decline to take (something pleasant Anto: Allow (अनुमति देना), Approve (मंजूरी देना)
or valuable); go without {Promote (बढ़ावा देना)}
Anto: Conquer (अधीन करना) {Accept (स्वीकार
करना)} 88 Intense (Adj.) - (तीव्र) [#R-2 (1)]
Of extreme force, degree, or strength
76 Friendly (Adj.) - (मित्रतापूर्ण) [#R-2 (1)] Anto: Faint (मंद), Moderate (मध्यम) {Low (निम्न)}
Kind and pleasant
Anto: Hostile (शत्रुतापूर्ण), Enmity (शत्रुता) 89 Lenient (Adj.) - (उदार) [#R-3]
(Of punishment or a person in authority)
77 Glad (Adj.) - (प्रसन्न) [#R-3] permissive, merciful, or tolerant
Pleased; delighted Anto: Strict (सख्त)
Anto: Gloomy (उदास), Sad (दुखी)
90 Linger (V.) - (देर तक ठहरना) [#R-2 (1)]
78 Gracious (Adj.) - (शालीनता) [#R-2 (1)] Stay in a place longer than necessary because
Courteous, kind, and pleasant of a reluctance to leave
Anto: Miserable (दयनीय), Rude (असभ्य) Anto: Quicken (तेज करना), Leave (छोड़ देना) {Forge
79 Grotesque (Adj.) - (विचित्र) [#R-3] (तेजी से आगे बढ़ना)}
Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted 91 Lively (Adj.) - (जीवंत) [#R-3]
Anto: Attractive (आकर्षक), Natural (प्राकृतिक), Full of life and energy; active and outgoing
Plain (साधारण) Anto: Sluggish (सुस्त), Gloomy (उदास), Sombre
80 Ignorance (N.) - (अज्ञान) [#R-3] (गंभीर)
Lack of knowledge or information 92 Loiter (V.) - (टहलना) [#R-2 (1)]
Anto: Knowledge (ज्ञान)
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Stand or wait around idly or without apparent
purpose
Anto: Hasten (जल्दी करना), Punctual (समयनिष्ठ)
{Hurry (जल्दबाजी)}
93 Malleable (Adj.) - (लचीला) [#R-2 (1)]
Easily influenced; pliable; able to be
hammered or pressed without breaking
Anto: Intractable (अडिग), Stiff (कठोर) {Hard
(कठिन)}
94 Murky (Adj.) - (धुंधला) [#R-1 (2)]
Dark and gloomy; vague or unclear; obscure;
cloudy
Anto: Bright (उज्ज्वल)
95 Niggardly (Adj.) - (कंजूसी) [#R-2 (1)]
Not generous; stingy
Anto: Lavishly (शान से), Generous (उदार)
96 Obese (Adj.) - (मोटा) [#R-3]
Grossly fat or overweight
Anto: Thin (पतला), Slim (दुर्बल), Skinny (दुबला)
97 Obfuscate (V.) - (उलझाना) [#R-2 (1)]
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
Anto: Clarify (स्पष्ट करना)
98 Officious (Adj.) - (हु कुम चलाने वाला, अफ़सराना)
[#R-2 (1)]
Assertive of authority in a domineering way,
especially with regard to trivial matters
Anto: Timid (डरपोक) {Indifferent (उदासीन)}
99 Outgoing (Adj.) - (मिलनसार; जानेवाला) [#R-1 (2)]
Friendly and socially confident; going away
Anto: Introverted (अंतर्मुखी) {Incoming (आगमन),
Withdrawn (वापस लिया गया)}
100 Pensive (Adj.) - (चिंतित) [#R-3]
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or
serious thought
Anto: Ignorant (अनजान)

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