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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.

GROVEL

  1. genuflect

  2. livid

  3. loathe

  4. ligneous

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

The correct answer is C because 'loathe' means to hate or detest, which is the opposite of 'grovel' (to crawl or humble oneself in submission). Genuflect, kowtow, and the root 'flect' in option A all relate to bowing or submission, making them synonyms, not antonyms. Livid (furious/pale) and ligneous (woody) are unrelated to the meaning.

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.

APOCRYPHAL

  1. authenticated

  2. annotated

  3. famous

  4. restored

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

Apo = apostle or God's messenger + cryp = code: Not God's word: doubtful origin Other words: cryptic, decrypt, encrypt, apotheosis

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.

CHARY

  1. brisk

  2. bold

  3. untidy

  4. ungenerous

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

The correct answer is B because 'chary' means cautious, wary, or careful. 'Bold' is the opposite, meaning confident and willing to take risks. Brisk relates to speed, untidy to neatness, ungenerous to giving, and unfriendly to personality - none directly oppose the concept of caution.