Antonyms - Important List

Emotion-Based Antonyms (11-15)

11. kobam ≠ amaithi

• kobam = anger, rage, fury
• amaithi = peace, calm, tranquility

12. thunivu ≠ acham

• thunivu = courage, bravery, boldness
• acham = fear, fright, anxiety

13. nambikkai ≠ aiyam

• nambikkai = faith, trust, confidence
• aiyam = doubt, suspicion, mistrust

14. perumai ≠ thaazmai

• perumai = pride, arrogance, ego
• thaazmai = humility, modesty, meekness

15. aasai ≠ alatchiyam

• aasai = desire, wish, eagerness
• alatchiyam = indifference, negligence, carelessness

State-Based Antonyms (16-20)

16. vaazhvu ≠ irappu

• vaazhvu = life, living, existence
• irappu = death, demise, end

17. thodakkam ≠ mudivu

• thodakkam = beginning, start, origin
• mudivu = end, conclusion, finish

18. varukai ≠ pokku

• varukai = arrival, coming, reaching
• pokku = departure, going, leaving

19. pakal ≠ iravu

• pakal = day, daytime, daylight
• iravu = night, nighttime, darkness

20. veppam ≠ kulirchi

• veppam = heat, warmth, hotness
• kulirchi = cold, coolness, chill

Quality-Based Antonyms (21-25)

21. kadinam ≠ elidhu

• kadinam = difficult, hard, tough
• elidhu = easy, simple, effortless

22. pazhaiya ≠ puthiya

• pazhaiya = old, ancient, aged
• puthiya = new, modern, fresh

23. neenda ≠ kurugiya

• neenda = long, lengthy, extended
• kurugiya = short, brief, narrow

24. periya ≠ siriya

• periya = big, large, huge
• siriya = small, little, tiny

25. uyarntha ≠ thaazhantha

• uyarntha = high, tall, elevated
• thaazhantha = low, short, inferior

Nature-Based Antonyms (26-30)

26. valimai ≠ balaveenam

• valimai = strength, power, might
• balaveenam = weakness, frailty, powerlessness

27. vegam ≠ methuvu

• vegam = speed, fast, quick
• methuvu = slow, sluggish, delayed

28. eeram ≠ ularvu

• eeram = wet, moist, damp
• ularvu = dry, dried, arid

29. nermarai ≠ ethirmarai

• nermarai = positive, affirmative, yes
• ethirmarai = negative, denial, no

30. mun ≠ pin

• mun = front, before, ahead
• pin = back, behind, after

Antonyms - Practice

Practice 1: Select the Antonym (1-10)

1. inbam ≠ ?

• A) magizhchi
• B) thunbam ✓
• C) sogam
• D) sugam

2. velicham ≠ ?

• A) irul ✓
• B) nizhal
• C) mazhai
• D) kaatru

3. unmai ≠ ?

• A) nermai
• B) poi ✓
• C) pugazh
• D) vaazhvu

4. nanmai ≠ ?

• A) theemai ✓
• B) nalam
• C) pugazh
• D) selvam

5. arivu ≠ ?

• A) puththi
• B) gnaanam
• C) ariyaamai ✓
• D) thiramai

6. vetri ≠ ?

• A) jeyam
• B) tholvi ✓
• C) pugazh
• D) valimai

7. selvam ≠ ?

• A) panam
• B) varumai ✓
• C) aiswariyam
• D) pon

8. magizhchi ≠ ?

• A) inbam
• B) sogam ✓
• C) uvakai
• D) kalippu

9. nermai ≠ ?

• A) unmai
• B) vanchagam ✓
• C) niyaayam
• D) neethi

10. anbu ≠ ?

• A) paasam
• B) veruppu ✓
• C) kaathal
• D) parivu

Practice 2: Write the Antonym (11-20)

11. kobam ≠ ________
Answer: amaithi ✓

12. thunivu ≠ ________
Answer: acham ✓

13. nambikkai ≠ ________
Answer: aiyam ✓

14. perumai ≠ ________
Answer: thaazmai ✓

15. aasai ≠ ________
Answer: alatchiyam ✓

16. vaazhvu ≠ ________
Answer: irappu ✓

17. thodakkam ≠ ________
Answer: mudivu ✓

18. varukai ≠ ________
Answer: pokku ✓

19. pakal ≠ ________
Answer: iravu ✓

20. veppam ≠ ________
Answer: kulirchi ✓

Practice 3: Match (21-30)

Column A:

21. kadinam
22. pazhaiya
23. neenda
24. periya
25. uyarntha

Column B:

• A) siriya ✓ (24)
• B) elidhu ✓ (21)
• C) thaazhantha ✓ (25)
• D) kurugiya ✓ (23)
• E) puthiya ✓ (22)

Answers:

• 21. kadinam ≠ elidhu (B)
• 22. pazhaiya ≠ puthiya (E)
• 23. neenda ≠ kurugiya (D)
• 24. periya ≠ siriya (A)
• 25. uyarntha ≠ thaazhantha (C)

Column A:

26. valimai
27. vegam
28. eeram
29. nermarai
30. mun

Column B:

• A) ethirmarai ✓ (29)
• B) pin ✓ (30)
• C) balaveenam ✓ (26)
• D) methuvu ✓ (27)
• E) ularvu ✓ (28)

Answers:

• 26. valimai ≠ balaveenam (C)
• 27. vegam ≠ methuvu (D)
• 28. eeram ≠ ularvu (E)
• 29. nermarai ≠ ethirmarai (A)
• 30. mun ≠ pin (B)

Practice 4: Use in Sentences

1. inbam - thunbam

• Sentence: Life has both happiness and sorrow

2. velicham - irul

• Sentence: Where there is no light, there is darkness

3. nanmai - theemai

• Sentence: If you do good, evil won't come

Antonyms - Exam Tips

TNPSC Exam Pattern

Question Types:

Type 1: Direct Antonym Selection (3 questions)

Question: What is the antonym of "inbam"?

• A) magizhchi
• B) thunbam ✓
• C) sogam
• D) sugam

Type 2: Antonym in Sentence (1-2 questions)

Question: "In life, if there is ____, there will be ____"

• A) inbam - thunbam ✓
• B) magizhchi - sogam
• C) vetri - tholvi
• D) anbu - veruppu

Type 3: Related Antonym

Question: "nanmai : theemai :: velicham : ?"

• Answer: irul ✓

Exam Writing Strategies

Strategy 1: Understand Meaning

First understand the meaning of the given word well.

Example:

• valimai = strength, power
• So antonym: balaveenam = weakness, frailty

Strategy 2: Learn by Categories

Learn antonyms divided into categories:

Emotions:

• inbam ≠ thunbam
• kobam ≠ amaithi
• anbu ≠ veruppu

Qualities:

• periya ≠ siriya
• neenda ≠ kurugiya
• uyarntha ≠ thaazhantha

States:

• vaazhvu ≠ irappu
• pakal ≠ iravu
• veppam ≠ kulirchi

Strategy 3: Learn in Pairs

Remember antonyms as pairs:

Set 1:

• vetri ≠ tholvi
• selvam ≠ varumai
• arivu ≠ ariyaamai

Set 2:

• thunivu ≠ acham
• perumai ≠ thaazmai
• aasai ≠ alatchiyam

Strategy 4: Elimination Method

First eliminate unclear options.

Important Antonyms - Quick List

30 Frequently Asked Pairs:

1-10:

1. inbam ≠ thunbam
2. velicham ≠ irul
3. unmai ≠ poi
4. nanmai ≠ theemai
5. arivu ≠ ariyaamai
6. vetri ≠ tholvi
7. selvam ≠ varumai
8. magizhchi ≠ sogam
9. nermai ≠ vanchagam
10. anbu ≠ veruppu

11-20:
11. kobam ≠ amaithi
12. thunivu ≠ acham
13. nambikkai ≠ aiyam
14. perumai ≠ thaazmai
15. aasai ≠ alatchiyam
16. vaazhvu ≠ irappu
17. thodakkam ≠ mudivu
18. varukai ≠ pokku
19. pakal ≠ iravu
20. veppam ≠ kulirchi

21-30:
21. kadinam ≠ elidhu
22. pazhaiya ≠ puthiya
23. neenda ≠ kurugiya
24. periya ≠ siriya
25. uyarntha ≠ thaazhantha
26. valimai ≠ balaveenam
27. vegam ≠ methuvu
28. eeram ≠ ularvu
29. nermarai ≠ ethirmarai
30. mun ≠ pin

Common Mistakes

Mistake 1: Selecting Synonym

❌ inbam ≠ magizhchi (this is synonym)
✓ inbam ≠ thunbam (this is antonym)

Mistake 2: Meaning Confusion

❌ velicham ≠ nizhal (this is related word)
✓ velicham ≠ irul (this is antonym)

Mistake 3: Incomplete Opposition

❌ valimai ≠ thalarvu (partial opposite)
✓ valimai ≠ balaveenam (complete opposite)

Things to Remember

Study Method:

Week 1:

• First 10 pairs (emotion-based)
• Review 5 times daily

Week 2:

• Next 10 pairs (state-based)
• Review previous 10 pairs

Week 3:

• Last 10 pairs (quality-based)
• Review all 30 pairs

Week 4:

• Write model exams
• Correct mistakes

Score Improvement

To Get 5 out of 5:

1. 📚 Memorize 30 Pairs:

   • 5 new pairs daily
   • Complete in 6 days

2. ✍️ Writing Practice:

   • Write all 30 pairs 3 times
   • Remember with meanings

3. 🎯 Categorized Learning:

   • Divide by emotion, state, quality
   • Learn accordingly

4. ⏰ Daily Revision:

   • Morning 10 minutes
   • Evening 10 minutes

5. 📝 Exam Practice:

   • 2 model exams per week
   • Time management practice

Final Tips

In Exam Hall:

✓ Read question twice
✓ Confirm meaning
✓ Eliminate wrong options
✓ Answer confidently
✓ Complete in 30 seconds

Success Formula:

30 pairs × daily practice = 5/5 marks

Congratulations! You've mastered antonyms! 🎉