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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: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.

(P) afflict (Q) affect (R) solace (S) solitude

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both the words are antonyms. ‘Afflict’ means ‘to cause pain’ and ‘solace’ means ‘to provide comfort’.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.

(P) enkindle (Q) exterminate (R) kinder (S) extinguish

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Both the words are antonyms. ‘Enkindle’ means ‘to set fire’ and ‘extinguish’ means ‘to put out (fire)’.