Antonyms Test 23

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Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CORDIAL

  1. Courteous

  2. Affable

  3. Hostile

  4. Amiable


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cordial means friendly whereas hostile means unfriendly; antagonistic which is the opposite. Hence a correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BEWITCH

  1. Repel

  2. Inflict

  3. Invite

  4. Ravage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The word bewitch means to enchant and delight. The opposite of bewitch is to repulse or repel.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INDIFFERENCE

  1. Splendor

  2. Obsession

  3. Laxity

  4. Dispassionate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word indifference means a lack of interest or concern. The opposite of indifference is interest. Because obsession is the act of dwelling or fixating on a particular subject or idea, it is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

GINGERLY

  1. Stubbornly

  2. Lackadaisically

  3. Oafishly

  4. Unwarily


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Is correct because unwarily means to lack caution, which is opposite in meaning to gingerly. The word gingerly means very carefully. The opposite of gingerly is carelessly. Because rashly means done without consideration or thought, It is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MINUSCULE

  1. Microscopic

  2. Diminutive

  3. Gargantuan

  4. Formidable


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The word minuscule means very small. The opposite of minuscule is huge. Because gargantuan means huge or enormous, it is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CULPABLE

  1. Incriminated

  2. Indignant

  3. Inordinate

  4. Innocent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The word culpable means deserving of blame. The opposite of culpable is blameless or not deserving of blame. Because innocent means guiltless or not deserving of blame, it is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RECANT

  1. Reaffirm

  2. Renounce

  3. Repudiate

  4. Withdraw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recant means no longer holding an opinion or belief whereas reaffirm means confirm the validity of (something previously established). This is the opposite of recant. Hence a correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EXCORIATE

  1. Abrade

  2. Compliment

  3. Scarify

  4. Scratch


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Excoriate means to remove part of the surface of something whereas compliment means something that completes, makes up a whole, or brings to perfection which is opposite in meaning. Hence a correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ABSCOND

  1. Venerate

  2. Punish

  3. Depart

  4. Announce


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abscond means to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest whereas announce means to make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact or occurrence or intention which is opposite to the meaning of abscond.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PRY

  1. Poke

  2. Investigate

  3. Neglect

  4. Intrude


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pry means to inquire too inquisitively into a person's private affairs whereas Neglect means fail to care properly. This is opposite to the meaning of pry, hence, a correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CEREMONIOUS

  1. Stately

  2. Momentous

  3. Casual

  4. Proper


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ceremonious means formal actiions as in a ceremony, where as casual describes things which are not formal. Therefore, this is the correct option. The word ceremonious means formal or elaborately polite. The opposite of ceremonious is not formal. Because informal means casual or not formal, this is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTEMPLATIVE

  1. Numbed

  2. Unreflective

  3. Wistful

  4. Nostalgic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word contemplative means involved in prolonged thought. The opposite of contemplative is not thinking. Because unreflective means not engaging in thought, it is correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

GRATIFY

  1. Coddle

  2. Fatigue

  3. Puncture

  4. Disappoint


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The word gratify means to give pleasure or satisfaction. The opposite of gratify is to cause pain or not give pleasure. Because disappoint means to fail to fulfill someone’s hopes or to not please someone, it is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MOTLEY

  1. Multicolored

  2. Uniform

  3. Various

  4. Drab


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word motley means made up of disparate or mismatched parts. The opposite of motley is homogeneous or the same throughout. Because uniform means identical or of a similar form throughout, it is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TEMERITY

  1. Antidote

  2. Audacity

  3. Reticence

  4. Eulogy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Temerity means excessive confidence or boldness or audacity whereas reticence means reserve: the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary which is the opposite, hence, a correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CUPIDITY

  1. Vice

  2. Largess

  3. Avarice

  4. Comeliness


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cupidity means greed for money or possessions whereas largess means a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously which is the opposite. Hence, a correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADJUNCT

  1. Partner

  2. Principal

  3. Associate

  4. Delegate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word adjunct means a person associated with secondary status or rank. The opposite of adjunct is a person associated with a higher status or rank. Because a principal is a chief or head, it is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INCHOATE

  1. Young

  2. Puerile

  3. Patriarchal

  4. Mature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It means fully developed which is practically opposite in meaning to inchoate. Inchoate means just begun and so not fully formed or developed whereas inveterate means long-established which is opposite to the meaning of inchoate. Hence, a correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HAUGHTY

  1. Snobbish

  2. Indifferent

  3. Meek

  4. Imperious


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Haughty means arrogantly superior and disdainful whereas meek means quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on and submissive which is opposite to haughty. Hence, a correct option.

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SYCOPHANT

  1. Competitor

  2. Asylum

  3. Pedant

  4. Stereotype


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sycophant means a person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer whereas competitor means someone engaged in competition with others which is opposite to sycophant. Hence, a correct option.

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