Antonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Imitative

  2. Original

  3. Spin-off

  4. Lacking in originality

  5. By-product

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

Derivative means something that is derived or copied from another source, lacking originality. Original is the direct opposite, referring to something that is the first of its kind or not copied. Imitative (A) is actually similar to derivative, while spin-off (E) and by-product (E) are types of derivative things.

Multiple choice
  1. Indiscriminate

  2. Methodical

  3. Chaotic

  4. Random

  5. Halfhearted

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

Desultory means lacking a plan, purpose, or regular pattern - random and haphazard. Methodical (B) is the opposite, meaning systematic, orderly, and following a logical plan. Chaotic (C), indiscriminate (A), and random (D) are all similar to desultory, while halfhearted (E) is unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. State of being active

  2. Disuse

  3. Contemplate

  4. A state of mind

  5. None of these

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

Desuetude means a state of disuse, discontinuance, or lack of use. 'State of being active' (A) is directly opposite - being in use and functioning. Disuse (B) actually means the same as desuetude, while contemplate (C) and 'a state of mind' (D) are unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. Please

  2. Offend

  3. Grieve

  4. Concert

  5. Remove

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

Disconcert means to unsettle, disturb, or make someone feel uncomfortable or confused. Please (A) means to give satisfaction or pleasure - the opposite emotional effect. Offend (B), grieve (C), and remove (E) are negative actions similar to disconcert, while concert (D) is just a word look-alike.

Multiple choice
  1. Favour somebody

  2. Embarrass

  3. Disapprove of somebody

  4. Facial expression

  5. None of these

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

Discountenance means to disapprove of, discourage, or show disapproval toward someone or something. 'Favour somebody' (A) is the opposite - to support, approve, or show approval. Embarrass (B) is negative, while 'disapprove of somebody' (C) is actually the meaning of discountenance, not the opposite.

Multiple choice
  1. Hide something by pretense

  2. Evade

  3. Reveal

  4. Quibble

  5. Dither

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

Dissemble means to conceal, disguise, or pretend - to hide one's true thoughts or intentions. Reveal (C) is the opposite - to show, expose, or make known. 'Hide something by pretense' (A) is actually the definition of dissemble, not the opposite. Evade (B), quibble (D), and dither (E) are all forms of concealment or avoidance.