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: 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.

MUTE

  1. amplify

  2. harmonize

  3. attune

  4. synthesize

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

As a verb, mute means to silence or muffle sound. Amplify means to make sound louder or stronger, which is the opposite action of muting or silencing.

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.

WAIVE

  1. Peruse

  2. Supply

  3. Prove

  4. Repeat

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

To waive is to refrain from using a right or claim. Demand is opposite in meaning as most individuals would demand their right to something rather than waiving it.

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.

POLEMICAL

  1. imitative

  2. lavish

  3. conciliatory

  4. attractive

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

Polemical means a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.Conciliatory means tending to conciliate or calming down. So, it is the opposite word to polemical.

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.

MITIGATE

  1. exacerbate

  2. preponderate

  3. accelerate

  4. elevate

  5. extrapolate
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mit - mild, soft, gentle :To lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain. Exacerbate means to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.) which is the opposite in meaning to mitigate.  

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.

RESOLUTION

  1. vacillation

  2. organization

  3. condemnation

  4. hybridization

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

Solut → loosen :a firm decision or determination Other words- absolution,resolute,absolutely. Vacillation-a state of indecision or irresolution.