Antonyms Test 18

Kindle means igniting, opposite of putting off.

KEEP means to retain possession or maintain something. DISCARD is the direct opposite, meaning to throw away or get rid of something. Protect actually relates to keeping something safe, while convert and celebrate are unrelated actions.

KEEN means sharp, acute, or intense (mentally or physically). DULL is the direct opposite, meaning blunt, lacking sharpness, or not acute. Sharp, brilliant, and focused are actually synonyms or related concepts, not antonyms.

KINKY describes something unconventional, strange, or peculiar. CUSTOMARY means traditional, usual, or conventional - the direct opposite. Magnificent and royal are unrelated concepts, while absurd and strange are actually closer in meaning to kinky.

KILL means to cause death or end life. ANIMATE means to bring to life or make alive - the direct opposite. Murder, execute, and slay are all synonyms for kill, while throw is unrelated.

KNACK refers to a special skill, aptitude, or talent for doing something. DULLNESS represents the lack of skill, talent, or sharpness - the opposite concept. Skillful and dexterous are synonyms for knack, while balanced and fortunate are unrelated.

KEN means knowledge, understanding, or perception. CAPACITY here represents the potential or range of understanding - the antonym being the limitation rather than the possession of knowledge. Professional, success, and bravery are unrelated concepts.

KNOTTY means complicated, difficult, or intricate. EASY is the direct opposite, meaning not difficult or simple. Intricate and complex are actually synonyms for knotty, while vigorous and included are unrelated.

KOOK refers to a crazy, eccentric, or strange person. SANE represents mental soundness and rationality - the direct opposite. Particular, illiterate, and arrogance are unrelated, while fascinating is a positive trait unrelated to mental state.

Kingly means lavish, while beggarly means thrifty.

KNAVE means a dishonest person, rogue, or villain. HERO is the direct opposite, representing someone noble, brave, and virtuous. Villain is actually a synonym for knave, while dishonest, deadly, and orthodox are unrelated concepts.

Jaded means tired, bored, or worn out from too much of something. Energetic (A) is the opposite because it represents vitality, enthusiasm, and readiness for activity. Tired out (B) and frustrated (C) are similar in meaning to jaded, while happy (D) and normal (E) don't convey the same energetic quality as the correct antonym.

Kindred means related, similar, or belonging to the same family/group. Stranger (E) is the opposite because it represents someone completely unrelated or unknown. Humdrum (A) means boring, hazard (B) means danger, family (C) is actually similar to kindred, and objective (D) means unbiased - none are true opposites.

Knowledge means understanding, awareness, or information gained through experience or education. Ignorance (C) is the direct opposite - lacking knowledge or awareness. Erudition (A) and scholarly (B) both relate to deep learning and are similar to knowledge, while petty (D) and absurd (E) are unrelated concepts.

Judicious means showing good judgment, wise, or sensible. Imprudent (B) is the opposite - lacking good judgment or foresight. Prudent (A), wise (C), scholarly (D), and erudite (E) all relate to wisdom or careful decision-making, making them similar to judicious rather than opposite.

Jeopardize means to put something in danger or risk harm. Empower (A) is the opposite because it means to give strength, authority, or ability - making something stronger rather than endangering it. Put in danger (B) is a synonym, upset (C) and thwart (D) are negative actions but not direct opposites, and diagnose (E) is unrelated.

Jeer means to mock, ridicule, or laugh rudely at someone. Applaud (A) is the opposite because it means to show approval or praise through clapping. Laugh rudely (B) and mock (C) are synonyms of jeer, warm (D) is unrelated, and vanish (E) means to disappear - none convey approval or praise.

Jovial means cheerful, friendly, and full of high spirits. Moody (A) is the opposite because it describes someone whose emotions change frequently and unpredictably, often toward the negative. Full of fun (B), happy (C), and delighted (D) all align with jovial's positive meaning, making them similar rather than opposite.

Languish means to suffer, lose strength, or fail to make progress. Enjoy (B) is the opposite because it conveys pleasure, satisfaction, and positive experience. Suffer (A) is a synonym, perish (C) and ill (D) relate to negative states, and distressed (E) describes suffering - all similar to languish rather than opposite.

Languor means a state of physical or mental weakness, lack of energy, or tiredness. Strength (A) is the opposite because it represents power, vigor, and vitality. Weakness (B) is a synonym, stillness (C) and illness (D) relate to languor, and pleasant (E) doesn't convey strength or energy - none are true opposites.

Lacerate means to tear, cut deeply, or wound (either physically or emotionally). Heal (B) is the opposite because it means to recover or make whole again. Hurt the feelings (A) and tear the flesh (C) describe what lacerate does, wounded (D) is the result of laceration, and symptomatic (E) is unrelated.

Lean means to incline, bend, or rest against something in a slanted position. Straighten (B) is the opposite - to make upright or return to a vertical position. Slothful (A) means lazy, tide (C) is a noun referring to rising/falling water, incline (D) is a synonym, and pacify (E) means to calm - none are true opposites.

Laud means to praise, extol, or express approval. Condemn (A) is the opposite because it means to express strong disapproval or criticize harshly. Praise (B) is a synonym, please (C) means to give satisfaction, upset (D) means to distress, and wonderful (E) is an adjective describing something very good - none convey harsh disapproval.

Lackadaisical means showing no enthusiasm, energy, or interest. Enthusiastic is the direct opposite, meaning having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or zeal.

Liberate means to set someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression. Imprison is the direct opposite - to put someone in prison or confine them against their will.