Antonyms Test

Equanimity means mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations. Excitement represents an agitated, aroused state, which is the opposite of calm composure.

Defiance means open resistance or disobedience to authority. Obedience is the direct opposite, meaning compliance with authority or rules.

Urbane means polite, refined, and sophisticated in social manner. Discourteous means rude, impolite, or lacking manners, which is the direct opposite of urbane sophistication.

Haphazard means random or lacking organization. Deliberate means carefully planned or intentional, which is the direct opposite.

Gullible means easily fooled or credulous. Incredulous means skeptical or not easily convinced, which is the opposite.

Expand means to increase in size or volume. Condense means to compress or make more compact, which is the direct opposite.

Autonomy means independence or self-governance. Dependence means relying on others, which is the direct opposite.

Shrink means to contract or become smaller. Stretch means to extend or enlarge, which is the direct opposite.

Culpable means deserving blame or at fault. Defendable means justifiable or able to be defended, which is the opposite.

Crowded means filled with people or objects. Deserted means empty or abandoned, which is the direct opposite.

Transparent means allowing light to pass through or clear. Opaque means not transparent or solid, which is the direct opposite.

Fresh means new or recently made. Stale means no longer fresh or old, which is the direct opposite.

Preliminary means coming first or introductory. Final means coming last or concluding, which is the direct opposite.

Common means occurring frequently or ordinary. Rare means seldom occurring or uncommon, which is the direct opposite.

Faint-hearted means lacking courage or cowardly. Valiant means brave or courageous, which is the direct opposite.

Fraudulent means deceitful, dishonest, or involving cheating. Genuine is the correct antonym as it means authentic, sincere, and honest - the direct opposite of being fake or deceptive.

Zenith refers to the highest point or peak of something. Nadir is the correct antonym as it means the lowest point or rock bottom - directly opposite to the peak.

Extricate means to free or release from a difficult situation or entanglement. Entangle is the correct antonym as it means to twist together or involve in complications - the opposite of freeing.

Obscure means unclear, vague, or hidden from view. While 'explicit' is marked as correct and means clearly expressed, it's not the most precise antonym. Better antonyms would be clear, obvious, evident, or plain. However, in communication contexts, explicit does make things clear.

Acquitted means being declared not guilty in a court of law. Convicted is the correct antonym as it means being found guilty - the direct legal opposite.

Adaptable means flexible or capable of adjusting to new conditions. Rigid is the correct antonym as it means stiff, unbending, or inflexible - the direct opposite of being flexible.