Correct Answer: B) Bewildered (हतप्रभ)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Ecstatic” (उत्साहपूर्ण/आनंदमग्न): Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
Example: “She was ecstatic when she received the job offer.”
Bewildered (हतप्रभ): Completely puzzled or confused.
Direct Opposition:
Ecstatic = Extreme happiness.
Bewildered = Extreme confusion.
Example: “While the children were ecstatic about the surprise party, their grandparents looked utterly bewildered by the noise.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Animated (जोशपूर्ण) – Means lively (similar to ecstatic).
Example: “The animated crowd cheered for their team.”
C) Enraptured (मंत्रमुग्ध) – Means delighted (synonym of ecstatic).
Example: “The audience was enraptured by the performance.”
D) Willful (जिद्दी) – Means stubborn (unrelated to emotions).
Example: “The willful child refused to eat his vegetables.”

Correct Answer: C) Content (संतुष्ट)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Wretched” (दुखी): Extremely unhappy.
Content (संतुष्ट): Satisfied and at ease.
Direct Opposition:
Wretched = Miserable.
Content = Satisfied.
Example: “While the prisoner felt wretched in his cell, the monk remained content in his simple hut.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Miserable (दुखी) – Synonym of wretched.
Example: “The miserable weather ruined our picnic.”
B) Unfortunate (दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण) – Synonym-like (unlucky).
Example: “It was unfortunate that she missed her flight.”
D) Pitiful (दयनीय) – Synonym of wretched.
Example: “The pitiful stray dog needed help.”

Correct Answer: D) Straggler (पिछड़ा हुआ)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Vanguard” (अग्रदल): Leading group.
Straggler (पिछड़ा हुआ): One who falls behind.
Direct Opposition:
Vanguard = At the front.
Straggler = At the back.
Example: “The vanguard reached the summit first, while stragglers trailed far behind.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Innovator (नवप्रवर्तक) – Synonym of vanguard.
Example: “Steve Jobs was an innovator in technology.”
B) Trailblazer (मार्गदर्शक) – Synonym of vanguard.
Example: “She was a trailblazer for women in science.”
C) Leader (नेता) – Synonym of vanguard.
Example: “The leader of the expedition mapped the route.”

Correct Answer: B) Rehearsed (अभ्यास किया हुआ)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Impromptu” (तात्कालिक): Unprepared.
Rehearsed (अभ्यास किया हुआ): Practiced in advance.
Direct Opposition:
Impromptu = No preparation.
Rehearsed = Full preparation.
Example: “The impromptu comedy show was fun, but the rehearsed play was polished.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Spontaneous (स्वतःस्फूर्त) – Synonym of impromptu.
Example: “Their spontaneous trip was exciting.”
C) Unplanned (अनियोजित) – Synonym of impromptu.
Example: “The unplanned outage caused chaos.”
D) Extemporaneous (बिना तैयारी के) – Synonym of impromptu.
Example: “His extemporaneous remarks were surprisingly eloquent.”

Correct Answer: D) Spinelessness (कमज़ोरी)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Fortitude” (धैर्य): Strength in adversity.
Spinelessness (कमज़ोरी): Lack of courage or determination.
Direct Opposition:
Fortitude = Moral strength.
Spinelessness = Moral weakness.
Example: “The soldier’s fortitude shamed the spinelessness of deserters.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Bravery (बहादुरी) – Synonym of fortitude.
Example: “His bravery earned him a medal.”
B) Resilience (लचीलापन) – Synonym-like (ability to recover).
Example: “Her resilience helped her overcome setbacks.”
C) Endurance (सहनशीलता) – Synonym of fortitude.
Example: “Marathon runners need great endurance.”

Correct Answer: B) Composed (संयत)

Explanation:
Meaning of “Irrepressible” (अदम्य/अनियंत्रित): Impossible to control or restrain; uncontrollably lively.
Example: “Her irrepressible laughter filled the entire classroom.”

Composed (संयत): Calm and in control of one’s emotions.
Direct Opposition:
Irrepressible = Uncontrollable excitement
Composed = Controlled calmness
Example: “While the protesters were irrepressible, the police stayed composed.”

Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Irresistible (अप्रतिरोध्य) – Means too attractive to resist (unrelated to control).
Example: “The irresistible aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.”

C) Hesitant (संकोची) – Means uncertain (opposes confidence, not liveliness).
Example: “He was hesitant to accept the risky offer.”

Correct Answer: D) Undisturbed (अविचलित)

Explanation:
Meaning of “Inadvertent” (अनजाने में/अनैच्छिक): Something done without intention or accidentally.
Example: “The inadvertent deletion of the file caused data loss.”

Undisturbed (अविचलित): Not interrupted or affected; remaining calm and continuous.
Direct Opposition:
Inadvertent = Unintentional action
Undisturbed = Intentional calmness
Example: “While the inadvertent noise disturbed the class, the meditation room remained undisturbed.”

Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Ignorant (अज्ञानी): Lacking knowledge or awareness.
Example: “He was ignorant about the new policies.”

B) Unexpected (अप्रत्याशित): Not anticipated or predicted.
Example: “The unexpected guest arrived late at night.”

C) Unintentional (अनैच्छिक): Similar meaning to inadvertent (not opposite).
Example: “The unintentional error went unnoticed initially.”

Correct Answer: C) Starve (भूखा रखना)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Cater” (पूरा करना): Provide food/services.
Starve (भूखा रखना): Deprive of food.
Direct Opposition:
Cater = Nourish.
Starve = Deprive.
Example: “The cruel master would starve his servants while catering to his own whims.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Serve (सेवा करना) – Synonym of cater.
Example: “The butler served dinner promptly.”
B) Supply (आपूर्ति करना) – Synonym of cater.
Example: “The company supplies office stationery.”
D) Entertain (मनोरंजन करना) – Related but not opposite.
Example: “She entertained guests with music.”

Correct Answer: B) Accept (स्वीकार करना)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Haggle” (मोलभाव करना): To negotiate persistently over price or terms.
Example: “He haggled with the shopkeeper for twenty minutes over the shirt’s price.”
Accept (स्वीकार करना): To receive something willingly without objection.
Direct Opposition:
Haggle = Prolonged negotiation
Accept = Immediate agreement
Example: “While tourists often haggle in markets, locals usually accept the quoted prices.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Postpone (स्थगित करना): To delay an event.
Example: “They postponed the meeting due to rain.”
C) Reject (अस्वीकार करना): To refuse something offered.
Example: “She rejected the job offer due to low salary.”
D) Bargain (सौदा करना): Similar meaning to haggle.
Example: “They bargained intensely before finalizing the deal.”

Correct Answer: C) Shallow (उथला)
Explanation:
Meaning of “Abstruse” (गहन/दुर्बोध): Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example: “The professor’s abstruse lecture confused most students.”
Shallow (उथला): Lacking depth of intellect or knowledge.
Direct Opposition:
Abstruse = Deep/complex
Shallow = Superficial/simple
Example: “While the research paper was abstruse, the newspaper article presented a shallow analysis.”
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A) Awful (भयानक): Extremely bad.
Example: “The awful weather ruined our picnic.”
B) Irrelevant (अप्रासंगिक): Not connected to the matter.
Example: “His comments were irrelevant to the discussion.”
D) Profound (गहन): Synonym of abstruse.
Example: “The poet’s profound words left everyone thoughtful.”