Antonyms Test 7

Ruin means to destroy or cause damage. Create means to bring something into existence, which is the direct opposite. Waste, reduce, and wreck are synonyms or related terms, not antonyms.

Defend means to protect or guard against attack. Surrender means to give up resistance or yield, which is the opposite action. Shelter and rescue are related to protection (similar to defend), while complete is unrelated.

Resume means to begin again after stopping or to continue. Finish means to complete or bring to an end, which is the opposite action. Start would actually be a synonym (both relate to beginning), while ruin and frighten are unrelated.

Dullness means lack of brightness, interest, or animation. Liveliness means full of energy and activity, which is the direct opposite. Dryness, flatness, and depression are not true antonyms - they describe different qualities (moisture, shape, or mood state).

Isolate means to set apart or separate from others. Incorporate means to unite or combine with something, which is the opposite action. Remove and separate are synonyms or related to isolation, while extent is unrelated.

Resemble means to look like or be similar to. Differ means to be unlike or dissimilar, which is the direct opposite. Note that option A has a typo ('Cpoy' instead of 'Copy'). Assemble and purify are unrelated to similarity.

Drowsy means feeling sleepy or sluggish. The opposite is being active, alert, and energetic. Torpid, inactive, and lazy are all synonyms of drowsy, not antonyms.

Convivial means 'funloving /jolly'. So, opposite is 'serious'.

Alone means being by oneself without company. The opposite is being accompanied, which means having others with you. Solitary and single are synonyms, not antonyms.

Taint means to contaminate, infect, or make something impure. The opposite is to purify, which means to clean or remove impurities. Decay, infect, and contaminate are all related to tainting.

Calm means peaceful, tranquil, and free from excitement. The opposite is to excite, which means to stir up emotions or create agitation. Smoothen and care don't directly oppose calm.

Churlish means rude, ill-mannered, or unfriendly in behavior. The opposite is pleasant, which describes someone agreeable and courteous. Rude and uncivilised are similar to churlish, not opposites.

Lavish means spending generously or in great abundance. The opposite is economical, which means thrifty or careful with resources. Luxuriant, plentiful, and generous are all related to lavishness.

Merriment means joyfulness, happiness, and celebration. The opposite is sorrow, which means sadness or grief. Joy is a synonym of merriment, while silence and lecture don't directly relate.

In archaic usage, print means to impress or make a mark. The opposite is to expunge, which means to erase completely or obliterate. Endure, deny, and pray don't directly oppose this meaning of print.

Steadfast means firm, loyal, and unwavering in commitment. The opposite is disloyal, which means unfaithful or not true to allegiance. Faithful is a synonym of steadfast, while mobile and straight don't directly relate.

Calm means peaceful and non-aggressive. The opposite is violent, which means forceful, aggressive, and uncontrolled. Cool, soft, and clever don't directly oppose calm.

Abstain means to restrain oneself from doing something, often by choice. The opposite is to indulge, which means to give in to desires or engage freely in something. Refrain and decline are similar to abstain.

Precipitous means very steep or abrupt, like a sharp drop. The opposite is gentle, meaning gradual or mild. Harsh and abrupt are similar to precipitous, while precise doesn't directly relate.

To collide means to crash into something or strike together forcefully. The opposite action would be to avoid contact or get away. 'Escape' means to get away or avoid being caught, making it the correct antonym in this context.

A yarn can mean a story, often a long or fanciful one. The opposite would be something factual and true rather than made up. 'Fact' represents verified truth, which is the opposite of a yarn or fabricated story.

Vivid means bright, distinct, clear, or intense. The opposite would be lacking brightness or intensity. 'Dull' means lacking brightness, distinctness, or intensity, making it the correct antonym.

Assuage means to soothe, calm, relieve, or lessen something like pain, anger, or anxiety. The opposite would be to make something worse or increase it. 'Exasperate' means to irritate or annoy intensely, which is the opposite of soothing.