{"id":166105,"date":"2024-11-13T10:46:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=166105"},"modified":"2024-11-13T10:46:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:46:41","slug":"which-of-the-following-pairs-are-antonyms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/13\/which-of-the-following-pairs-are-antonyms\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following pairs are antonyms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Which of the following pairs are antonyms:<br>egotistical : narcissistic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ardor : zeal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>seditious : provocative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>abhorrent: egregious<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>prodigious : diminutive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct pair of antonyms is <strong>&#8220;prodigious : diminutive.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Egotistical : Narcissistic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Egotistical<\/strong> and <strong>narcissistic<\/strong> are related terms, but they are not exact antonyms. Both describe an individual who has an inflated sense of self-importance or self-focus. While &#8220;egotistical&#8221; can refer to someone excessively self-centered, &#8220;narcissistic&#8221; refers specifically to someone with a clinical personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and an excessive preoccupation with themselves. Though they are similar, they are not opposites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Ardor : Zeal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ardor<\/strong> and <strong>zeal<\/strong> are synonyms, not antonyms. Both words describe intense passion, enthusiasm, or fervor toward something. There is no opposite relationship here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Seditious : Provocative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seditious<\/strong> and <strong>provocative<\/strong> are related, but they are not direct antonyms. <strong>Seditious<\/strong> refers to behavior or actions that aim to overthrow or undermine authority or government, often in an illegal or rebellious way. <strong>Provocative<\/strong> refers to something that is intended to provoke or stir strong reactions, which can be for a variety of reasons, not necessarily rebellion. While <strong>seditious<\/strong> actions can be provocative, the two words don\u2019t represent opposites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Abhorrent : Egregious<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abhorrent<\/strong> and <strong>egregious<\/strong> are not antonyms. <strong>Abhorrent<\/strong> describes something that is repulsive or intensely disliked, while <strong>egregious<\/strong> refers to something that is outstandingly bad or offensive. Although both describe negative qualities, they do not represent opposites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Prodigious : Diminutive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prodigious<\/strong> and <strong>diminutive<\/strong> are true antonyms. <strong>Prodigious<\/strong> means remarkably large, impressive, or extraordinary, while <strong>diminutive<\/strong> refers to something small or miniature. These two words are opposites in terms of size or extent, making them a correct pair of antonyms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pair <strong>&#8220;prodigious : diminutive&#8221;<\/strong> is the correct answer, as these words represent opposites in terms of size and scale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following pairs are antonyms:egotistical : narcissistic ardor : zeal seditious : provocative abhorrent: egregious prodigious : diminutive The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct pair of antonyms is &#8220;prodigious : diminutive.&#8221; Here\u2019s why: 1. Egotistical : Narcissistic 2. Ardor : Zeal 3. Seditious : Provocative 4. Abhorrent : Egregious 5. 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