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Antonyms

6,385 Questions
All Descriptive Adjective Antonyms 2246 Action Verb Antonyms 1544 Abstract Noun Antonyms 1250 Gradable vs. Binary Opposites 325 Connotation Reversals 314 Homograph / Context-Dependent Opposites 230 Root-Based Deceptive Opposites 228 Phrasal Verb Antonyms 34

Antonyms Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Out of given four words, which two words are of nearly the same or opposite in meaning.

(A) Ameliorate (B) Intensify (C) Celestial (D) Fustian

  1. A-B

  2. B-C

  3. C-D

  4. A-D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

"Ameliorate" means to improve or make better, while "Intensify" means to increase or strengthen. These represent directional opposites - improving vs. worsening (by intensifying). "Celestial" (relating to sky/heaven) and "Fustian" (pompous language) have no meaningful semantic relationship.

Multiple choice

Directions: Out of given four words, which two words are of nearly the same or opposite in meaning.

(A) Demeanour (B) Modest (C) Humane (D) Compassionate

  1. A-B

  2. B-C

  3. C-D

  4. A-D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

"Humane" means showing compassion and benevolence, while "Compassionate" means showing sympathy and concern for others. These are near-synonyms describing positive human qualities. "Demeanour" (outward behavior) and "Modest" (humble) have different semantic scopes.