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Letter D: Antonyms Test 2

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Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DEPOSITION

  1. process of congealing

  2. process of distilling

  3. process of eroding

  4. process of evolving


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deposition means the process of accumulation of sediment. Its opposite is the process of eroding.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DERIDE

  1. emulate

  2. reward

  3. condone

  4. show respect for


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To deride means to ridicule, to insult. Its opposite among the choices is to show respect for.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DESICCATE

  1. add fertiliser to

  2. add water to

  3. cement

  4. suspend


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To desiccate means to dehydrate, to remove water from. Its opposite is to add water to.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DERELICT

  1. cautious buyer

  2. inveterate liar

  3. casual bystander

  4. pillar of society


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Derelict means a social outcast, a tramp. Its opposite among the choices is a pillar of society.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DESICCATE

  1. reactivate

  2. squeeze

  3. calcify

  4. drench


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The opposite of  desiccate is to drench.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DESICCATE

  1. lactate

  2. hydrate

  3. make appetising

  4. allow to putrefy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The opposite of to desiccate among the choices is to hydrate.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DESULTORY

  1. highly inimical

  2. cheerfully

  3. strongly highlighted

  4. strictly methodical


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desultory means aimless, without goal or method. Its opposite is strictly methodical.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DESUETUDE

  1. unusual behaviour

  2. stiff formality

  3. use

  4. importance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Desuetude means disuse, no longer in use. Its opposite is use.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DETUMESCENT

  1. articulated

  2. alert

  3. swollen

  4. tumultuous


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Detumescent means lessening of a swelling. Its opposite is swollen. 

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DIATRIBE

  1. encomium

  2. epitome

  3. euphemism

  4. epistle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diatribe means violent criticism. Its opposite is encomium.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DETERIORATION

  1. imitation

  2. impression

  3. improvement

  4. impropriety


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deterioration means reduction in quality or value. Its opposite is improvement.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DIATRIBE

  1. preaching

  2. oration

  3. eulogy

  4. dissertation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The opposite of diatribe is eulogy.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DIATRIBE

  1. complimentary description

  2. formal speech

  3. spoken reproof

  4. inaugural address


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The opposite of diatribe is complimentary description.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DILUTE

  1. fill

  2. affirm

  3. instal

  4. concentrate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The opposite of to dilute is to concentrate.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DIN

  1. silence

  2. slowness

  3. sharpness

  4. essence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The opposite of din is silence.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DILETTANTE

  1. communicant

  2. defender

  3. chaperon

  4. connoisseur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dilettante means a dabbler. Its opposite is connoisseur.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DIFFIDENT

  1. wise

  2. bold

  3. cruel

  4. relaxed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diffident means shy. Its opposite is bold.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DIMINUTIVE

  1. glossy

  2. energetic

  3. immense

  4. adjacent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diminutive means very small, microscopic. Its opposite is immense.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DISABUSE

  1. afflict with pain

  2. lead into error

  3. force into exile

  4. remove from grace


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To disabuse means to free from error. Its opposite is to lead into error.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DILATE

  1. narrow

  2. strengthen

  3. bend

  4. push


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To dilate means to enlarge. Its opposite is to narrow.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DISCRETE

  1. continuous

  2. external

  3. highly developed

  4. illogically composed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Discrete means discontinuous. Its opposite is continuous.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DIN

  1. resonance

  2. weakness

  3. hush

  4. uninhabitable place


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Din means uproar, noise. Its opposite is hush.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DISARM

  1. hold close

  2. put on guard

  3. challenge

  4. entertain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To disarm means to win over. Its opposite is to challenge.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DISAFFECT

  1. win over

  2. fail to proceed

  3. cause to improve

  4. include


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To disaffect means to offend. Its opposite is to win over.

Directions: Pick out the antonym.

DISABUSE

  1. deceive

  2. endeavour

  3. encourage

  4. detest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The opposite of disabuse is to deceive.

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