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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: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

As I have a small budget for the wedding, I will have to be JUDICIOUS about my purchases.

  1. Reckless

  2. Unrealistic

  3. Idiotic

  4. Prudent

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

 Here, reckless is the correct antonym of judicious as reckless implies doing something rash or impetuous, whereas judicious implies doing something wisely and carefully. Unrealistic implies someone who is inappropriate to reality, idiotic is being very stupid and prudent is acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

My boss is HAUGHTY and considers himself to be above everyone else.

  1. Assertive

  2. Timid

  3. Humble

  4. Shy

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

Here, humble is the correct antonym of haughty as humble is having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. Assertive is having or showing a confident and forceful personality, timid implies showing a lack of courage or confidence and shy is feeling nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

In spite of tripping on the carpet during the ceremony, the great actor remained POISED and laughed at his own clumsiness.

  1. Confused

  2. Distrustful

  3. Confident

  4. Assertive

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

Here, confused is the correct antonym of poised as confused means unable to think clearly, whereas poised refers to being sure of self. Distrustful refers to feeling or showing distrust of someone or something, confident refers to a person who is sure of his own abilities and assertive is someone having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The salesman at the shop was ADEPT at charming customers into buying more than they had planned.

  1. Ignorant

  2. Expert

  3. Stupid

  4. Incapable

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

Here, incapable is the correct antonym of adept as incapable is someone who is unable to behave rationally or manage one’s affairs, whereas adept is someone who is very skilled or proficient at something. Ignorant is someone lacking knowledge or awareness. In general, expert is a person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area and stupid is lacking intelligence or common sense.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Lavish

  1. Misleading

  2. Economical

  3. Quiet

  4. Short
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1: This is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: Lavish means in very large amounts and very expensive. Economic means not costing or spending much money. So, this is correct. Explanation for option 3: This is wrong. Explanation for option 4: This is incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Repel

  1. Obstruct

  2. Agitate

  3. Attract

  4. Invite
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1: Obstruct means to hinder. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This is incorrect as it means to excite/disturb. Explanation for option 3: Repel means to force back which is opposite to attract. So, this is correct. Explanation for option 4: This is incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Ambiguity

  1. Clarity

  2. Tidy

  3. Rationality

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

Explanation for option 1: “Clarity” is opposite in meaning to “ambiguity”. Explanation for option 2: “Tidy” is opposite in meaning to “untidy”. Explanation for option 3: This is not a valid option. Explanation for option 4: “Transparent” is opposite in meaning to “opaque”.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Eternal

  1. Immaterial

  2. Divine

  3. Spiritual

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

Explanation for option 1: This is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This is not correct. Explanation for option 3: This is not a suitable option. Explanation for option 4: ‘Transient’ means temporary and it is opposite of ‘eternal’.