English Language

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: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

CAROUSE

  1. saturnalia

  2. cortege

  3. bacchanal

  4. spree

  5. centennial
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

CAROUSE means to drink heavily and engage in noisy, wild revelry. CORTEGE refers to a solemn funeral procession or retinue. The antonym works by contrasting the chaotic, drunken energy of carousing with the dignified, orderly movement of a ceremonial procession. Saturnalia, bacchanal, and spree all align with revelry, making cortege the only opposite.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

CAVORT

  1. stomp

  2. promenade

  3. frisk

  4. manacle

  5. gambol
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

CAVORT means to frolic, prance, or move about energetically and boldly. MANACLE means to restrain or fetter with chains - to confine movement. The antonym works by contrasting free, energetic movement with physical restraint. Frisk, gambol, and stomp all involve movement, while promenade is a leisurely walk, not restraint.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

CRASS

  1. coarse

  2. heavy

  3. dull

  4. honed

  5. fine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

CRASS means coarse, crude, or lacking refinement. FINE means delicate, refined, or superior in quality. The antonym works perfectly: fine denotes sophistication and refinement, directly opposite to crass coarseness. Coarse is a synonym. Heavy, dull, and honed are not true opposites in this context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

OMEGA

  1. preamble

  2. crescendo

  3. euphony

  4. refrain

  5. addendum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

OMEGA is the last letter of the Greek alphabet, symbolizing the end. PREAMBLE is an introductory statement or beginning. The antonym works by contrasting end vs beginning. This is a conceptual rather than literal opposite. Crescendo, euphony, refrain relate to music. Addendum is something added, not necessarily a beginning.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

SPLEEN

  1. joyfulness

  2. moroseness

  3. earnestness

  4. haughtiness

  5. stinginess
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SPLEEN means ill temper, irritability, or malice. JOYFULNESS means the quality of being full of joy. The antonym works by directly contrasting negative emotional states with positive ones. Moroseness is actually a synonym. Earnestness, haughtiness, and stinginess don't capture the emotional opposite.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

STASIS

  1. flux

  2. apex

  3. stigma

  4. thesis

  5. pathos
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

STASIS means a state of balance or equilibrium - static, unchanging condition. FLUX means continuous change or flow. The antonym works perfectly: flux represents constant movement and change, directly opposite to stasis (static equilibrium). Apex, stigma, thesis, and pathos are unrelated concepts.