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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: Choose the word from the options which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Magnanimity

  1. benevolence

  2. charity

  3. chastise

  4. generosity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks for the opposite of 'magnanimity' (generosity, kindness, or forgiving spirit). Options A, B, and D (benevolence, charity, generosity) are all synonyms. Option C 'chastise' means to punish, scold, or reprimand, which is opposite to the spirit of forgiveness and generosity that magnanimity represents.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Maestro

  1. prodigy

  2. master

  3. tyro

  4. wizard
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks for the opposite of 'maestro' (a master, expert, or highly skilled person, especially in music). Options A, B, and D (prodigy, master, wizard) all refer to skilled or talented people. Option C 'tyro' means a beginner or novice; this is a true antonym, representing someone at the start of learning rather than a master.