Antonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. interrupted

  2. intimate

  3. unceasing

  4. rejoicing

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

INCESSANT means continuing without pause or interruption. 'Interrupted' is the correct antonym because it describes something that has been stopped or broken, which is the opposite of ceaseless continuity. 'Intimate' and 'rejoicing' are unrelated, while 'unceasing' is actually a synonym.

Multiple choice
  1. singing

  2. harmonious

  3. sweet

  4. sour

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

DISCORDANT means lacking harmony or agreement. 'Harmonious' is the correct antonym - it describes things that fit together well and are in agreement, which is the direct opposite of discordant. 'Singing' and 'sweet' are unrelated concepts, while 'sour' is a taste description.

Multiple choice
  1. not tall

  2. not equivalent

  3. not ambitious

  4. eloquent

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

TANTAMOUNT means equivalent in value, effect, or significance. 'Not equivalent' is the correct antonym because it directly negates the meaning of being equal in importance. 'Not tall' and 'not ambitious' are unrelated distractors, while 'eloquent' is completely unrelated to the concept.

Multiple choice
  1. national

  2. exciting

  3. alien

  4. intelligent

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

INDIGENOUS means originating naturally in a particular place, native. 'Alien' is the correct antonym - it describes something foreign or not native to a place. 'National' doesn't convey origin, while 'exciting' and 'intelligent' are completely unrelated characteristics.

Multiple choice
  1. butter

  2. evil

  3. proud

  4. erect

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Servile means overly submissive, obedient, or slavish - lacking dignity or independence. 'Proud' is the opposite, showing self-respect and independence. 'Erect' is unrelated (physical posture). 'Butter' and 'evil' are not antonyms of servile behavior.

Multiple choice
  1. monologue

  2. attention

  3. distribute

  4. recite

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Neglect means to fail to care for or pay attention to something. 'Attention' is the direct opposite - the act of focusing care and consideration. 'Monologue' and 'recite' are unrelated to the concept of care. 'Distribute' doesn't convey focused care.

Multiple choice
  1. tasty

  2. fetid

  3. disordered

  4. humble

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Palatial means magnificent, grand, or palace-like - suggesting luxury and splendor. 'Humble' is the opposite, meaning modest, unpretentious, or lacking showiness. 'Fetid' means foul-smelling, 'disordered' means messy, and 'tasty' refers to flavor - none are true opposites of grandeur.

Multiple choice
  1. murdering

  2. beneficient

  3. original

  4. tasty

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Baleful means harmful, malevolent, or threatening evil. Beneficient (beneficial) means doing good or producing good - the direct opposite. Murdering is violent action, not an antonym. Original and tasty are unrelated.