Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the given word.

Preen

  1. Envelop

  2. Offend

  3. Confine

  4. Antagonize

  5. Rumple
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Preen means to dress or groom oneself with excessive care, often to show off. Rumple is the opposite because it means to make something messy or wrinkled. Words like envelop, offend, confine, or antagonize don't capture the neat versus messy contrast.

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