Antonyms Test 4

Censure is to criticize and commend is to praise.

An epicure is someone who enjoys and appreciates fine food, so the opposite would be someone indifferent to food. Option D directly contrasts the food-loving nature of an epicure. Options A, B, C are unrelated - epicures are not about art ignorance, dedication to causes, or greed.

Pristine means in original condition, pure, unspoiled or clean. The opposite would be contaminated, polluted or impure. Option E correctly identifies contaminated as the antonym. Options like ruthless, seductive, coarse, or commonplace are not true opposites of pristine.

CONVERSANCE means familiar to something.

Levy is to collect a payment and rescind is to cancel.

In physics, inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion (to remain at rest or in uniform motion). The opposite would be a tendency to change motion - something that actively seeks movement or change. Option E correctly identifies this as the opposite.

Nadir means the lowest point, rock bottom, or the point of greatest despair/decline. The opposite would be the topmost point, zenith, or peak. Option D correctly identifies topmost point as the antonym. Nadir and zenith are direct opposites in describing positions.

A reactant is a substance that actively participates in a chemical reaction. The opposite would be an inert material that does not react or participate in chemical processes. Option C correctly identifies inert material as the antonym.

Ebullience means high spirits, enthusiasm, excitement, and exuberant energy. The opposite would be calm restraint - composed, controlled behavior without excitability. Option E correctly identifies calm restraint as the antonym. Other options like pomposity or awkwardness are not true opposites.

Commodious : spacious
Cramped : do not have enough space to move (eg. cramped room).

Recant means abjue, and affirm is to keep a belief.

Stock means something common, standard, or ordinary - like stock sizes or stock phrases. Unique means one-of-a-kind, which is the direct opposite.

Tacit: means not able to explain but understood, cannot be put to words
Explicit : means said clearly

Harrowing : extereme suffering
Assuage : to lessen pain

Denunciation : means to abuse someone publically and eulogy : means to praise.

Catalyst : make something happen fast and inhibit :     Inhibit means to prevent something from happening.

Lassitude means a state of physical or mental weariness, lack of energy. Vigor means physical strength, energy, and vitality - the direct opposite.

Abate means to reduce in intensity or amount. Augment means to make greater or add to - the direct opposite action.

Sparse : small in number
Rife : something unpleasant and spread in a large area

DIN refers to a loud, confused noise or commotion. Hush represents silence or quiet - the perfect antonym.

Broach means to bring up a subject for discussion or to open a container. Close off means to seal or shut something - the opposite action.

Incursion : to attack suddenly
Retreat : to move away/back

Obdurate means stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing or resistant to persuasion. Flexible means adaptable and willing to compromise - the direct opposite.

Debacle : compete failure

Distend: sweell out
Constrict : to narrow