Vocabulary Antonyms Quiz

Affluent means wealthy or having abundant money. The correct antonym is poor (lacking money/resources). Talkative means loquacious, close means near, and upgrade means to improve - none are opposites of affluent.

Cite means to quote or reference as evidence. Conceal means to hide or keep secret, which is the opposite of revealing/quotting. Good and bad are value judgments, sight relates to vision - none are antonyms of cite.

Audacious means bold, daring, fearless, or recklessly brave. The antonym is cowardly (fearful, timid, lacking courage). Clear means obvious/transparent, laborious means requiring hard work, and hilarious means very funny - none are opposites of audacious.

Adversity refers to misfortune, hardship, or difficult circumstances that a person faces. The antonym 'good fortune' represents positive, favorable conditions - the opposite of adversity. 'Failure' and 'mediocrity' are not direct opposites of adversity in the same way.

Virtue means moral excellence, goodness, or righteousness. 'Demerit' represents a fault or disadvantage - the direct opposite of virtue. 'Goodness' is actually similar in meaning to virtue, while 'smile' and 'rude' are not relevant antonyms.

Callous means insensitive, hardened, or unfeeling - either emotionally (lacking empathy) or physically (having hardened skin). 'Softened' is the direct antonym, representing the opposite state of being responsive or tender. 'Sentimental' is somewhat related but not the true opposite.