Vocabulary (Antonyms) Test

The antonym of 'skilful' is 'unskilful', which means lacking skill or competence. The prefix 'un-' is added to create the direct opposite meaning. Other options like 'assent', 'agree', and 'kindness' are unrelated in meaning.

Split means to divide or separate into parts. Combine means to join or merge things together, which is the opposite action of splitting.

Sorrow means sadness, grief, or distress. Gaiety means cheerfulness, light-heartedness, or merriment, which is the opposite emotional state.

Unjust means unfair, not based on what is morally right, or inequitable. Equitable means fair and impartial, treating people equally under the rules.

Courteous means polite, respectful, and showing good manners in social interaction. Curt means rudely brief, abrupt, and often impolite or discourteous in manner.

Cripple can mean to cause damage that prevents something or someone from functioning properly. Able means having the ability, capacity, or capability to do something.

Peace means a state of tranquility, freedom from war or violence. Combat means fighting, conflict, or active warfare between opposing forces.

Release means to let go, set free, or allow to escape from restraint. Grasp means to seize, hold onto tightly, or grip firmly - the opposite action.

Barren means unproductive, empty, or incapable of producing vegetation or offspring. Fertile means capable of producing abundantly, rich in nutrients, or productive.

Success means the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, achieving a desired outcome. Failure means lack of success or the opposite - not achieving the intended goal.

Reduce means to make smaller, less in amount, or decrease in size. Magnify means to make larger, increase, or amplify - the opposite action.

Notorious means widely known for some bad quality or deed, famous in a negative sense. Famous means widely known or celebrated, though without the negative connotation of notoriety.

To confine means to restrict, imprison, or keep within limits. To manumit means to set free, especially from slavery or bondage. These are direct opposites - one restrains, the other liberates. 'Accord' and 'Break' are unrelated concepts.

Implicit means implied or suggested but not directly expressed. Explicit means clearly stated, directly expressed, and unambiguous. These are perfect antonyms - something is either directly stated or merely suggested. 'Express' is actually a synonym for explicit.

Complex means complicated, having many interconnected parts, or difficult to understand. Simple means easy to understand, straightforward, or uncomplicated. These are direct opposites in terms of complexity and difficulty.

Private means not public, restricted to specific individuals, or kept hidden from general view. Public means open to all people, community-wide, or not restricted. These are direct antonyms in terms of accessibility and visibility.

Ancient means very old, from a distant past, or belonging to historical times. Modern means current, contemporary, or relating to the present time. These are opposites in terms of time period - old versus new.

Upper means higher in position, rank, or location. Lower means situated below or in a lesser position. These are spatial antonyms - one is above, the other is below. 'Front' is about front/back positioning, not vertical hierarchy.

Darken means to make dark or dim. Illuminate means to light up, brighten, or make visible. These are direct opposites - one removes light, the other adds it. 'Cover' might seem plausible but doesn't specifically address light.

Temporary means lasting for only a short time, not permanent. Permanent means lasting indefinitely, enduring forever. These are perfect antonyms regarding duration - one is short-term, the other everlasting.

Arrogant means showing an offensive sense of superiority, haughty, or overly proud. Servile means submissive, obsequious, or overly eager to please. These are opposites in terms of attitude - one dominates through pride, the other submits through humility.

Present means here, in attendance, or existing at this time. Absent means not here, away, or missing. These are direct antonyms regarding attendance or presence - one is here, the other is not.

Front means the forward part, the leading edge, or the side facing forward. Rear means the back part, the hind part, or the side facing backward. These are positional antonyms - one is forward, the other is backward.