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Question

Among the following options, the antonym of the word 'nocturnal' is _________.

The correct answer is
diurnal

Antonym of Nocturnal Identified

The question asks for the antonym, or the word with the opposite meaning, of 'nocturnal'.

Understanding 'Nocturnal'

'Nocturnal' describes creatures or activities that are associated with or occur during the night.

Identifying the Antonym

The antonym for 'nocturnal' is a word that means associated with or occurring during the day.

  • Diurnal: This word means active or occurring during the day. It is the direct opposite of 'nocturnal'.

Evaluating Other Options

  • Normal: This means usual or standard, not related to time of activity.
  • Abnormal: This means not usual or standard, also unrelated to the time of activity.
  • Exceptional: This means unusually good or outstanding, unrelated to the time of activity.

Therefore, 'diurnal' is the correct antonym for 'nocturnal'.

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Important Questions from Synonyms or Antonyms

  1. Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

    He had the audacity to blame him.

  2. Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

    There is exponential growth in the development of the scientific researches in the recent few decades.

  3. Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    The itinerary of the group’s visit to the hills was given to everyone. 

  4. Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    All mortal elements are impermanent.

  5. Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    The novel depicts the hapless status of certain sections of society.  

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