Antonyms Questions and Answers





1. Arrogant :
a) Brave
b) Coward
c) Humble
d) Dishonest

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: 'Arrogant' means egotistical. So, its antonym is humble.

2. Explicit :
a) Upward
b) Instinct
c) External
d) Implicit

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Explicit means open, clear. So, its antonym is implicit which means hidden, contained etc.

3. Crowded :
a) Coward
b) Brave
c) Deserted
d) Congested

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Crowded means full, packed, etc. So, its antonym is deserted which means isolated, uninhabited, etc.

4. Flimsy :
a) Firm
b) Clean
c) Frail
d) Soft

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Flimsy means fragile, weak, delicate, etc. So, its antonym is firm which means solid, hard.

5. Capacious :
a) Shining
b) Daring
c) Limited
d) Caring

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Capacious means large, voluminous. So, its antonym is limited which means inadequate, partial.

6. Absolute :
a) Dissolute
b) Limited
c) Abrasive
d) Smooth

  Discussion

Answer: b
Explanation: Absolute means total, complete, etc. So, its antonym is limited which means partial, incomplete, etc.

7. Shrink :
a) Weak
b) Spoil
c) Contract
d) Expand

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Shrink means contract or reduce in size. So, its antonym is Expand.

8. Vanity :
a) Humility
b) Clever
c) Sharp
d) Vast

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Vanity means pride, self-importance, arrogance, etc. Its antonym is humility which means modesty, humbleness.

9. Frugal :
a) Weak
b) Heavy
c) Extravagant
d) Strong

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Frugal means economical, penny-wise, etc. So, its antonym is extravagant which means spendthrift.

10. Equanimity :
a) Peaceful
b) Duplicity
c) Doubtful
d) Excitement

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Equanimity means calmness, self-control. So, its antonym is excitement.

11. Malicious :
a) Kind
b) Clever
c) Cruel
d) Foolish

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Malicious means hateful, spiteful. So, its antonym is kind.

12. Indiscreet :
a) Permanent
b) Unique
c) Prudent
d) Popular

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Indiscreet means careless, imprudent, etc. So, its antonym is prudent means careful, sensible, etc.

13. Comfort :
a) Miscomfort
b) Uncomfort
c) Discomfort
d) None of the above

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Comfort means ease. So its antonym is discomfort which means uneasiness or distress.

14. Hostile :
a) Generous
b) Cruel
c) Powerful
d) Friendly

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Hostile means aggressive, unfriendly, etc. So, its antonym is friendly.

15. Pertinent :
a) Irregular
b) Irreversible
c) Irrelevant
d) None of the above

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Pertinent means relevant, related, etc. So, its antonym is irrelevant.

16. Victory :
a) Courage
b) Defeat
c) Dark
d) Expert

  Discussion

Answer: b
Explanation: A victory means triumph, win, etc. So, its antonym is defeat.

17. Hapless :
a) Fortunate
b) Famous
c) Courageous
d) Notorious

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Hapless means unlucky, unfortunate, etc. So, its antonym is fortunate.

18. Tangible :
a) Actual
b) Solid
c) Intangible
d) Liquid

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Tangible means touchable, physical, etc. Intangible means non-physical, untouchable, etc.

19. Gregarious :
a) Antisocial
b) Selfish
c) Similar
d) Glamour

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Gregarious means sociable, outgoing, etc. So, its antonym is antisocial.

20. Sacrosanct :
a) Irregular
b) Responsible
c) Unholy
d) Unethical

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Sacrosanct means sacred, holy, etc. So, its antonym is unholy.

21. Always :
a) Never
b) Disallow
c) Daily
d) Regular

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Never: at no time in the past or future, not ever.

22. Bitter :
a) Bold
b) Sweet
c) Blunt
d) Timid

  Discussion

Answer: b
Explanation: Sweet: sugary, sisterly, dulcet, mawkish, unleavened.

23. Attractive :
a) Coward
b) Brave
c) Repulsive
d) Loathsome

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Repulsive: archaic lacking friendliness or sympathy, lacking attraction.

24. Abstain :
a) Forbear
b) Begin
c) Hoard
d) Tolerate

  Discussion

Answer: b
Explanation: Begin: commence, induct.

25. Ancient :
a) old
b) Disappear
c) Limited
d) Modern

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Modern: recent, contemporaneous, present-day, hodiernal.

26. Rigid :
a) Lenient
b) Tolerant
c) Limited
d) Walk

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Lenient: more merciful or tolerant than expected, flexible.

27. Permit :
a) Expand
b) Give
c) Contact
d) Forbid

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Forbid: refuse to allow.

28. Profusion :
a) Confusian
b) Aversion
c) Sharp
d) Scarcity

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Scarcity: the state of being scarce or in short supply, shortage.

29. Consolidate :
a) Weaken
b) Build
c) Destroy
d) Expand

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Weaken: make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.

30. Benign :
a) Unwise
b) Soft
c) Freiendly
d) Malevolent

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Malevolent: having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

31. Haunts :
a) Attracts
b) Invigorates
c) Daily
d) Repels

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Repels: drive or force back or away.

32. Bright :
a) Parochial
b) Shine
c) Dull
d) Narrow

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Dull: feeble, low, lackluster, bovine, surly.

33. Trivial :
a) Calm
b) Serious
c) Intricate
d) Dainty

  Discussion

Answer: b
Explanation: Serious: demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application.

34. Genuine :
a) Sham
b) Artificial
c) Synthetic
d) Unnatural

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Sham: a thing that is not what it is purported to be, splash, pretense, veneer.

35. Obscure :
a) New
b) Explicit
c) Modern
d) Pedantic

  Discussion

Answer: b
Explanation: Explicit: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

36. Obeying :
a) Contradicting
b) Ordering
c) Following
d) Refusing

  Discussion

Answer: d
Explanation: Refusing: indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

37. Acquit :
a) Retreat
b) Conceal
c) Convict
d) Contact

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Convict: declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

38. Repulsive :
a) Refulgent
b) Meek
c) Alluring
d) Effulgent

  Discussion

Answer: c
Explanation: Alluring: powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating, seductive.

39. Singular :
a) Common
b) Dull
c) Social
d) Ancient

  Discussion

Answer: a
Explanation: Common: occurring, found, or done often, prevalent.

40. Ambiguous :
a) Responsible
b) Clear
c) Salvageable
d) Auxiliary

  Discussion

Answer: b
Explanation: Clear: easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

41. SUB ROSA :
a) fresh
b) intoxicating
c) open
d) repulsive

  Discussion

Answer: c

42. CONCEAL:
a) unfold
b) reveal
c) open
d) discover

  Discussion

Answer: b

43. TRANSPARENT
a) coloured
b) childlike
c) opaque
d) imminent

  Discussion

Answer: c

44. ARCHAIC
a) modern
b) broken
c) old
d) dilapidated

  Discussion

Answer: a

45. SELDOM
a) rarely
b) daily
c) often
d) never

  Discussion

Answer: c

46. DEPRAVED
a) great
b) enhanced
c) moral
d) prosperous

  Discussion

Answer: c

47. COMPETITION
a) rivalry
b) compromise
c) monopoly
d) contest

  Discussion

Answer: c

48. GLIB
a) unwilling
b) dumb
c) modest
d) halting

  Discussion

Answer: b

49. JEER
a) mourn
b) praise
c) mock
d) sneer

  Discussion

Answer: b

50. BLISS
a) paradise
b) heaven
c) misery
d) happiness

  Discussion

Answer: c

51. CELIBACY
a) chastity
b) misogyny
c) matrimony
d) divorce

  Discussion

Answer: c

52. AMALGAMATE
a) generate
b) repair
c) materialise
d) separate

  Discussion

Answer: d

53. MINION
a) master
b) quorum
c) majority
d) host

  Discussion

Answer: a

54. MINOR
a) heavy
b) tall
c) major
d) big

  Discussion

Answer: c

55. RUTHLESS
a) mindful
b) compassionate
c) majestic
d) merciful

  Discussion

Answer: d

56. WITHIN
a) without
b) past
c) over
d) beyond

  Discussion

Answer: d

57. FACSIMILE
a) reproduction
b) sincere
c) original
d) engineered

  Discussion

Answer: c

58. TACIT
a) order
b) written
c) oral
d) understanding

  Discussion

Answer: b

59. CONSIDERATE
a) harsh
b) infuriated
c) opposed
d) indifferent

  Discussion

Answer: d

60. DEROGATORY
a) immediate
b) praising
c) opinionated
d) roguish

  Discussion

Answer: b

61. URBAN
a) country-made
b) pastoral
c) provincial
d) rural

  Discussion

Answer: d

62. ADVERSITY
a) diversity
b) affliction
c) prosperity
d) catastrophe

  Discussion

Answer: c

63. ADVERSITY
a) enmity
b) severity
c) prosperity
d) calamity

  Discussion

Answer: c

64. LACONIC
a) prolix
b) profligate
c) prolific
d) bucolic

  Discussion

Answer: a

65. DISCOUNT
a) interest
b) premium
c) profit
d) concession

  Discussion

Answer: b

66. VAGUE
a) known
b) published
c) popular
d) definite

  Discussion

Answer: d

67. RESERVED
a) likeable
b) talkative
c) popular
d) companionable

  Discussion

Answer: b

68. INSOLENT
a) agreeable
b) coward
c) polite
d) considerate

  Discussion

Answer: c

69. ROUGHLY
a) exactly
b) completely
c) pointedly
d) largely

  Discussion

Answer: a

70. ABDICATE
a) claim
b) snatch
c) plunder
d) seize

  Discussion

Answer: a

71. HOLY
a) offensive
b) orthodox
c) profane
d) obnoxious

  Discussion

Answer: c

72. DESTROY
a) invent
b) make
c) produce
d) create

  Discussion

Answer: d

73. DISSIPATE
a) sustain
b) conserve
c) preserve
d) maintain

  Discussion

Answer: b

74. PAUCITY
a) surplus
b) scarcity
c) presence
d) richness

  Discussion

Answer: a

75. ACUMEN
a) intelligence
b) imbecility
c) potentiality
d) unfamiliarity

  Discussion

Answer: b

76. PATERNITY
a) posterity
b) successors
c) offspring
d) ancestors

  Discussion

Answer: c

77. PACIFY
a) insult
b) injure
c) offend
d) aggravate

  Discussion

Answer: d

78. DEBILITATING
a) strengthening
b) enfeebling
c) occupying
d) inhabiting

  Discussion

Answer: a

79. DUSKY
a) visible
b) fair
c) obscure
d) shadowy

  Discussion

Answer: b

80. AMENABLE
a) stubborn
b) docile
c) obedient
d) offensive

  Discussion

Answer: a

81. NATIVE
a) alien
b) incomer
c) newcomer
d) stranger

  Discussion

Answer: a

82. INIMICAL
a) friendly
b) cheerful
c) neutral
d) emotional

  Discussion

Answer: a

83. SUPERVISE
a) overlook
b) misdirect
c) neglect
d) forget

  Discussion

Answer: b

84. FOREIGNER
a) national
b) stranger
c) native
d) alien

  Discussion

Answer: c

85. STRIDENT
a) stable
b) pleasant
c) musical
d) melodious

  Discussion

Answer: b

86. OBSTINATE
a) inflexible
b) prominent
c) pliable
d) fashionable

  Discussion

Answer: c

87. STUBBORN
a) willing
b) consenting
c) pliable
d) easy

  Discussion

Answer: c

88. EXASPERATE
a) belittle
b) annoy
c) please
d) tarnish

  Discussion

Answer: c

89. JOCOSE
a) dull
b) humorous
c) playful
d) diseased

  Discussion

Answer: a

90. BAROQUE
a) direct
b) straight
c) plain
d) strong

  Discussion

Answer: c

91. DEFIANCE
a) dismay
b) suspicion
c) obedience
d) anxiety

  Discussion

Answer: c

92. COMMODIOUS
a) limited
b) expensive
c) numerous
d) leisurely

  Discussion

Answer: a

93. BENIGN
a) gracious
b) sinister
c) novel
d) humane

  Discussion

Answer: b

94. VIVACIOUS
a) quarrelsome
b) sober
c) notorious
d) drunken

  Discussion

Answer: c

95. MODERATE
a) radical
b) revolutionary
c) nihilist
d) anarchist

  Discussion

Answer: c

96. HINDRANCE
a) agreement
b) cooperation
c) persuasion
d) aid

  Discussion

Answer: d

97. DORMANT
a) active
b) modern
c) permanent
d) transient

  Discussion

Answer: a

98. DORSAL
a) inactive
b) ventral
c) peripheral
d) central

  Discussion

Answer: b

99. DISDAIN
a) depreciate
b) admiration
c) penitence
d) contempt

  Discussion

Answer: b

100. REWARD
a) demotion
b) forfeiture
c) penalty
d) retribution

  Discussion

Answer: c