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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.

TRACTABLE

  1. indefatigable

  2. incorrigible

  3. insatiable

  4. impractical

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

Tract → drag, pull : Easily managed or controlled.

Other words: attract,retract,contract. Incorrigible means firmly fixed; not easily changed. 

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.

LACKLUSTER

  1. necessary

  2. descriptive

  3. radiant

  4. organized

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

Lustr : ( light, enlighten ) Example : Luster, Lackluster Lacking liveliness, vitality, spirit, or enthusiasm. Radiant- bright with joy, hope, etc.

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.

SCEPTICISM

  1. plausibility

  2. audacity

  3. reason

  4. argument

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

-ism (act or practice of) Other words: Cynicism, pessimism, criticism, neologism, anachronism. Scepticism- sceptical attitude or temper; doubt. Conviction- a fixed or firm belief.

 

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.

RANDOMIZE

  1. distribute

  2. analyze

  3. systematize

  4. blend

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

Randomize- to order or select in a random manner, as in a sample or experiment, especially in order to reduce bias and interference caused by irrelevant variables; make random . Systematize- to arrange in or according to a system ; reduce to a system ; make systematic.  

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.

RECTITUDE

  1. immorality

  2. pessimism

  3. lucky guess

  4. agility

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

Recti (straight/right) = Upright behaviour Other words: Rectangle, correct, direct, rectify. Immorality - immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness.  

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.

VARIATION

  1. uniformity

  2. equivalence

  3. parallelism

  4. comparison

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

Vari : ( diverse, of many kinds ) Example : variation, variety, variegated, various. Variation- the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree. Precision- the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed.

 

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.

PERENNIAL

  1. predictable

  2. latent

  3. engrossing

  4. infertile

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

Per (through) + enn (year) = Through the year Other words: Biennial, centennial.| Fleeting- passing swiftly; vanishing quickly; transient; transitory.  

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.

PERSISTENCE

  1. inequality

  2. inconstancy

  3. irrelevance

  4. incompetence

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

Per (through) + sist (cause to stand) = continue to take a stand Other words: Insist, desist, exist. Persistence- continued existence or occurrence. Inconstancy- not constant; changeable; fickle; variable.

 

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.

REFLECT

  1. diffuse

  2. Polarize

  3. absorb

  4. focus

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

Re (again) + flect (bend) = Throw back Other words: Deflect, flexible, genuflect. Absorb- to swallow up the identity or individuality of; incorporate.