Antonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Cunning

  2. Wealthy

  3. Sophisticated

  4. Complicated

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Naive means innocent, inexperienced, or lacking sophistication. Sophisticated is the correct opposite, meaning experienced, refined, or worldly. Cunning implies cleverness in a deceptive way, not directly opposite. Wealthy relates to money, not experience. Complicated means complex, not necessarily the opposite of innocent/inexperienced.

Multiple choice
  1. Aversion

  2. Liking

  3. Appreciation

  4. Fear

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Abhorence means strong disgust or hatred. Liking is the correct opposite, representing positive feeling or preference. Aversion is a synonym (similar meaning). Appreciation is close but not exact - one can appreciate something without necessarily liking it. Fear is an emotion, not the opposite of disgust/hatred.

Multiple choice
  1. Offensive

  2. Orthodox

  3. Profane

  4. Obnoxious

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Holy means sacred, divine, or devoted to religious purpose. Profane is the correct opposite, meaning secular, worldly, or treating sacred things with disrespect. Offensive means causing anger or hurt, not directly opposite to holy. Orthodox means traditional or conventional, not opposite. Obnoxious means extremely unpleasant, not related to sacredness.

Multiple choice
  1. Internal

  2. Inner

  3. Interior

  4. Inward

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Exterior means outer, outside, or external. Interior is the correct opposite, meaning inner or internal. Internal means similar but is typically used in different contexts (internal vs external). Inner and Inward are similar to interior but interior is the most direct opposite to exterior in standard usage.

Multiple choice
  1. Giant

  2. Clumsy

  3. Quick

  4. Frank

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nimble means quick, light, and agile in movement or mind. The opposite would be someone who moves awkwardly or lacks physical coordination. Clumsy directly captures this opposite meaning by describing someone who is awkward in movement or handling things. Options like Giant, Quick, and Frank are unrelated to the concept of agility or coordination.

Multiple choice
  1. Gather

  2. Identify

  3. Assemble

  4. Unite

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Alienate means to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged from others. The opposite would be to bring people together or create unity. Unite is the correct antonym as it means to join or bring together for a common purpose. Gather, Identify, and Assemble are related but not true opposites of alienation.

Multiple choice
  1. Ordered

  2. Alternative

  3. Compulsory

  4. Essential

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Voluntary refers to actions done by choice without being forced. The opposite would be something that is required or mandatory. Compulsory is the exact antonym, meaning something that must be done by rule or law. Ordered, Alternative, and Essential are not true opposites of voluntary.

Multiple choice
  1. Erring

  2. Untrustworthy

  3. Dubious

  4. Unreliable

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Infallible means incapable of making mistakes or always right. The opposite would be someone who is capable of error or makes mistakes. Erring is the correct antonym as it literally means making mistakes or being wrong. While Untrustworthy, Dubious, and Unreliable are negative traits, they don't directly capture the concept of making errors.

Multiple choice
  1. Claim

  2. Snatch

  3. Plunder

  4. Seize

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Abdicate means to formally renounce or give up power, authority, or a throne. The opposite would be to assert, claim, or take power. Claim is the correct antonym as it means to assert or take possession of something, including power or authority. Snatch, Plunder, and Seize suggest taking by force, which is not the opposite of voluntarily giving up power.

Multiple choice
  1. Desperate

  2. Plain

  3. Expedite

  4. Worsen

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gorgeous means very beautiful, attractive, or magnificent. The opposite would describe something lacking beauty or attractiveness. Plain is the correct antonym as it means ordinary, simple, or lacking special beauty. Desperate, Expedite, and Worsen are unrelated to physical appearance or attractiveness.

Multiple choice
  1. Strong

  2. Adamant

  3. Bold

  4. Courageous

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Effete means weak, exhausted, or lacking vigor, often used to describe something decaying or degenerate. The opposite would be strong, robust, or full of energy. Strong is the correct antonym as it directly contrasts with weakness and exhaustion. Adamant, Bold, and Courageous are personality traits but don't directly oppose the concept of being weak or exhausted.

Multiple choice
  1. Destruction

  2. Peace

  3. Pacification

  4. Vocation

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Provocation refers to the act of inciting or stimulating someone, especially to anger or action. The opposite would be calming, soothing, or reducing tension. Pacification is the correct antonym as it means the action of calming someone or reducing anger and conflict. Destruction, Peace, and Vocation are not true opposites of provocation.

Multiple choice
  1. Invent

  2. Construct

  3. Quick

  4. Break

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Destroy means to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or functions. The opposite would be to create, build, or make something. Construct is the correct antonym as it means to build or create something. Invent is somewhat related but not a direct opposite, while Quick and Break are not antonyms of destroy.

Multiple choice
  1. Crude

  2. Awkward

  3. Courteous

  4. Refined

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Uncouth means lacking good manners, rough, or socially awkward. The opposite would be someone polite, cultured, or well-mannered. Refined is the correct antonym as it describes someone who is cultured, polite, and has good manners. Crude and Awkward are similar to uncouth, while Courteous is close but Refined better captures the full opposite meaning.