Paronyms

1.

By turn

He comes here on alternate days.

Choice between two things

There were alternative methods of travel available.

2.

Accepting a thing

I am happy to learn that she has given her consent for the attending the court.

Interpretation

There are several acceptations of the word ?Nature?.

3.

Approach

I was not allowed access to a lawyer.

Becoming sovereign

Today is the 50th anniversary of the queen?s accession to the throne.

4.

To do

I shall act as per the wishes of my parents.

Doing things

His timely action saved him from the loss.

5.

Being admitted

He has taken admission in evening college.

To let in

He was denied admittance in the hall.

6.

Performer of fine art

A poet is no less an artist than a sculpture.

Performer in singing, dacing etc.

The group of five consists of several artistes.

7.

Having aesthetic values

This painting is indeed very artistic.

Cunning, clever

He wants to achieve success by artful means.

Antonym of natural

City life is becoming more artificial day by day.

Well versed in hardicrafts

The artisans of Nepal are very hardworking and efficient.

8.

To take possession of

He was charged for appropriation of Bank's fund.

Suitability

The work of Harivansh Rai Bachchan is renowned for its appropriateness in style.

9.

Touching, pathetic

The movie has many affecting scenes and situations.

False pretense

Political leaders speak with affectation and artfulness.

10.

In addition

Besides paying my debt he also gave me money for the medicines.

By the side

In Republic Day function none was sitting beside President.

11.

Simple, used in good sense

I like her barbaric simplicity.

Primitive

Johar and Sati are the barbarian customs.

Cruel used in bad sense

War is indeed a barbarous act.

12.

Uncivilised condition

In some part of Bihar, absolute arbarism prevailed even now-a-days.

Cruelty

Aurangzeb was notorious for his barbarity.

13.

Certain

I am confident that she will come.

Reliable

He is a cheat, don't make him your confident.

14.

End

After completion of this work you are to go to Kolkata.

Perfection

None can claim completeness of knowledge in any field.

15.

Overdone formalities

His greetings and salutations are too ceremonious.

Pertaining to ceremony

Diwali is a ceremonial occasion for Hindus.

16.

Involves all aspects

This book gives us comprehensive knowledge of English.

Understandable

His views on this subject are not only clear, but comprehensible also.

17.

Much

I have spent a considerable time in solving this problem.

Thoughtful

He being a considerate man can't refuse to sign this proposal.

18.

Uninterrupted

He has been continuously working on computer for the last three hours.

Occasional breaks

There has been continual raining since yesterday.

19.

In good sense act like a child

Her child-like face attracts everybody.

In bad sense-silly act

His childish habits annoyed everybody.

20.

Pleasing look

Indian farmer are complacent in their look.

Polite

She is a complaisant and intelligent girl.

21.

To rely on

I am not dependent on anybody for my livelihood.

Depend on others

My younger brother is dependant on me.

22.

Without self interest

Mother Teresa rendered disinterested service to downtrodden.

Indifferent

Amitabh is uninterested in politics.

23.

Who swim under the water

Divers are trying to reach the top.

Dissimilar-different

Diverse opinionswere given by themembers on this proposal.

24.

Past form of decide

He decided to go to Europe the next week.

That which decides some thing important

The battle of Plassey was a decisive one.

25.

The place to reach

The last destination of this train is Puri.

Fate

One can make his destiny with hard labour.

26.

Feeling envy

You should not be envious of your friend?s progress.

A rousing envy

His enviable posting made many jealous of him.

27.

Creating desired effects

He adopted the effectual means and so got the contract.

Sufficient to have desired result

Quinine now-a-days is not efficacious in malaria.

28.

Self conceited

I cannot discuss anything with an egotist like you.

Selfishness, self interested

He is an egoist, he believes that self interest is the base of all actions.

29.

Pertaining to exceptional degree

Her mother was especially invited on the occasion.

For the purpose

I came specially to attend the function.

30.

Unusual

JL Nehru was a man of exceptional qualities.

Objectionable

His speech was full of exceptionable remarks.

31.

Description

Tennin?s exposition of Ramayan is incomparable.

Open air, cold etc

Protect yourself fromexposure otherwise youmay catch cold.

32.

Relating to economy

The economic condition of our country is not so good.

Thrifty

He is very economical in spending the money .

33.

Ceremony after death

More than ten thousand persons attended the funeral of his father.

Gloomy

He came to the office with a funereal countenance.

34.

Deadly

He received a fatal wound in his chest.

Believes in fate

I am not a fatalist.

Lucky, important

Fifteen August is a fateful day in Indian History.

35.

Commanding force

He enjoys a forceful personality.

Under compulsion

Police made a forcible entry in his house.

36.

Pious

Mahatma Gandhi led a godly life.

Like God

Mahatma Gandhi was a God-like man.

37.

Handsome-smart

She has a graceful appearance.

Kind

God is gracious.

38.

Without any remuneration

He was nominated Honorary Chairman of the society.

Deserve honour, respected

I request the honourable Principal to come on the dais.

39.

Not real

Equator is an imaginary line.

Pertaining to imagination

A good writer must have imaginative ideas.

40.

Laborious

Nothing is impossible for an industrious and sincere student.

Relating to industry

Bhiwani is an industrial town.

41.

Wise

He is an intelligent guy.

Understandable

He delivered an intelligible speech on educational necessities of rural area.

42.

Pertaining to legal system or Judge

Government has ordered a judicial enquiry in the matter.

Prudent , wise

Going for a war is not a judicious decision.

43.

High volume

Please do not speak so loudly in library room.

Audible voice

He spoke aloud so that all could hear him.

44.

Refer more growth

There is a luxuriant growth of vegetable in our kitchen garden.

Luxury

He is leading a luxurious life after the death of his father.

45.

Worthy of love

He is a lovable person.

Charming

What a lovely girl she is !

46.

Boundary

Keep yourself within the limits, otherwise you have to face the music.

Restrictions

Being a girl, I have many limitations.

47.

Statue, building to commemorate

You can find many memorials at Rajpath New Delhi.

Rememberable

26th January is a memorable day in Indian History.

48.

For a moment

His anger is momentary, soon things will be okay.

Important

The battle of Plassey was a momentous event in the history of India.

49.

Unimportant

There is a negligible difference between this shirt and the shirt we saw in that shop.

Careless

She is generally negligent about her health.

Careless about a thing

She is so neglectful that she does not care even for her career.

50.

Over kind

His officious attitude towards her creates doubts.

Relating to office

As a responsible official of a company you must behave properly.

51.

Antonym of theoritical

He is a practical businessman / He failed in practical examination.

Capable of being carried out

This is not a practicable plan.

52.

Relating to politics

We should not trust the political statements of leaders.

Sagacious, prudent

It is not politic to argue with an intoxicated person.

53.

Relating to pity

His condition is indeed pitiable.

Feeling pity

Seeing her pitiable condition everyone became pitiful.

54.

Noun-forecast

He made a prophecy that whole of the world would be destroyed in 2202.

To forecast

I can prophesy that within five years India will be a very powerful country.

55.

Particular thing or person

After prayer, students should join their respective teams.

Full of respect

One should be respectful to one?s teachers, elders.

56.

Just

Her anger was righteous as no girl could tolerate such insult.

Just claim

I am the rightful owner of this car.

57.

Causing regret

It is quite regrettable that you are not taking care of your father.

Full of regret

I am not at all regretful for my actions.

58.

Flattery

I can't adopt an attitude of servility to get promotion.

Slavery

Try to come out of this state of servitude.

59.

Fond of getting social

She has a sociable, nature.

Relates to society

She is not only social but also very cooperative.

60.

Used in good sense for appreciation of beauty

Keats was a sensuous poet.

Used in bad sense means voluptuous

He was jailed for his sensual advancement towards his college friend.

61.

Touchy

Cow slaughter is a sensitive matter for Hindus.

Exciting

There aremany sensational stories ofmurder in thismagazine.

62.

Alcoholic

Gujarat has banned the use of spirituous drinks in restaurants.

Pertaining to soul

She is a spiritual lady.

63.

Refer to a person, who respects different opinion also

Akbar was regarded as a tolerant king.

Bearable

Because of his tolerable nature, he didn?t lodge FIR against you.

64.

Disposition

Because of his violent temperament, he gets into trouble.

Sobriety

He should observe temperance in drinking and dancing.

65.

Antonym to spiritual

Now-a-days people are ready to do anything for temporal gains.

A short time

I offered her a temporary job.

66.

Short lived

The life is not eternal, but transitory.

Of short duration

The world is transient.

67.

To be united

Union is strength.

Oneness

There is no unity among different classes of the society.

Harmony

There was a good unison of Tabla and Violin in the cultural programme.

68.

In effect

Sanjay Gandhi was the virtual head of Congress Party.

Of good moral values

Sita was a virtuous lady.

69.

Knowingly

He was charged for wilful negligence.

Ready

I am willing to help her.

70.

Used in good sense, affectionately

My wife posseses all womanly qualities.

Used in bad sense, means cowardly and weak like woman

Everyone likes to dominate a man of womanish temperament.

71.

Generally used intransitively

Please wait for me .

Lie in wait

A surprise awaited them at their home.

72.

Tired

You look pale and weary.

tiring

The journey was wearisome.

73.

Return

What is the annual yield from the fields?

Submissive

He is a man of yielding nature.