Vocabulary Antonyms Quiz

The opposite of occupy (to take or hold possession of) is vacate (to leave or give up possession of).

The opposite of often (frequently) is seldom (rarely).

In mathematics and general usage, the opposite of odd (not divisible by 2) is even (divisible by 2).

To oppose means to resist or act against something. Support is the direct opposite, as it means to give assistance or approval.

Oral refers to spoken language. Written is the opposite, referring to text or recorded language.

An optimist is someone who tends to look on the favorable side of events. A pessimist is someone who tends to see the worst aspect of things.

To pardon is to forgive or excuse an offense. To penalize is to subject someone to a punishment or penalty for an offense.

Order refers to a state of arrangement or organization. Chaos is a state of complete disorder and confusion.

In this context, pass implies moving forward or through. Stick implies remaining in place or failing to move forward.

Original refers to the first version or something unique. A duplicate is a copy of an original.

To pay is to give money for goods or services. To collect is to receive money or payment.

Partial means incomplete or existing only in part. Entire means complete or whole.

Peculiar means strange, odd, or unique to a specific person or place. Common means occurring frequently or found everywhere.

Perfect means having all the required elements or being without flaw. Imperfect means having flaws or being incomplete.

Permanent means lasting or intended to last indefinitely. Temporary means lasting for only a limited period of time.

Pleasure is a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. Pain is physical or mental suffering or discomfort.

Polite means having good manners and being respectful. Rude means lacking manners or being disrespectful.

To permit is to allow something. To prohibit is to formally forbid something.

Public refers to things accessible to or shared by everyone. Private refers to things restricted to a particular person or group.

Quick means moving or happening with great speed. Slow means moving or happening at a low speed.

Rapid means moving or happening with great speed. Slow means moving or happening at a low speed.

Raw refers to something in its natural state, not yet processed or refined. Processed refers to something that has been altered or prepared.

To reject is to refuse to accept or agree to something. To accept is to consent to receive or undertake something.

To refine is to remove impurities or unwanted elements. Impure describes something that has not been refined or is contaminated.