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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: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PROCLIVITY

  1. tranquillity

  2. humility

  3. deceitfulness

  4. disinclination

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

Pro = towards + cliv/clin + lean: To lean towards / inclined Other words: Progress, provoke, prognosis, recline, decline, inclined, declivity

Multiple choice

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PROFLIGACY

  1. frugality

  2. paucity

  3. insensitivity

  4. legitimacy

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

Pro = towards + flic = drive: To be reckless in act and conduct Other words: Progress, program, prognosis, Inflict, afflict

Multiple choice

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

OPPROBRIOUS

  1. meretricious

  2. innocuous

  3. invulnerable

  4. irreproachable

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

Opprobrious means expressing scorn, criticism, or disgraceful behavior toward someone. Irreproachable means beyond criticism or faultless, making it the opposite - someone who cannot be criticized or scorned.