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

FERAL:

  1. ductile

  2. domesticated

  3. festive

  4. lustrous

  5. unregenerate

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

Feral means wild, untamed, or having returned to an uncultivated state (especially of domesticated animals). The opposite is domesticated, meaning tamed or brought under human control. Ductile means pliable, festive means celebratory, lustrous means shiny, and unregenerate means unrepentant or wicked.

Multiple choice

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

ADAGE:

  1. aphorism

  2. fallacy

  3. apothegm

  4. dictum

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

An adage is a traditional saying or proverb expressing wisdom or truth (something authoritative and time-tested). The opposite concept is a fallacy, which is a false or mistaken idea or belief. Aphorism, apothegm, and dictum are all synonyms for sayings or maxims. Aegis means protection or patronage.

Multiple choice

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

HALLOWED:

  1. viscous

  2. decayed

  3. desecrated

  4. mellowed

  5. void
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hallowed means holy, sacred, blessed, or consecrated. The opposite is desecrated, meaning violated, profaned, or treated with disrespect. Viscous means thick and sticky, decayed means decomposed, mellowed means softened or relaxed, and void means empty or invalid.