Antonyms Questions and Answer
Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
Calm
(A) excite
(B) pacify
(C) please
(D) pleasant
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
"Calm" and "excite" are opposites, with calm representing a state of tranquility or lack of agitation, while excite indicates an increase in energy or agitation.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Upgrade
(A) Advance
(B) Lean
(C) Demote
(D) Elevate
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
"Upgrade" involves improving or raising to a higher level, so the opposite or antonym would be "Demote," which involves lowering or reducing to a lower level. Therefore, option (C) Demote is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Flabby
(A) Long
(B) Plump
(C) Firm
(D) Stretched
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
"Flabby" describes something that is soft, loose, or lacking firmness. Therefore, "Firm" is the opposite, indicating solidity or a lack of flabbiness.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The kids have been pestering me to buy them new toys.
(A) pacifying
(B) perturbing
(C) bugging
(D) Tormenting
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
"Pacifying" means calming or soothing, which is the opposite of "pestering," indicating persistent annoyance or bothering.
Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
Shallow
(A) deep
(B) long
(C) short
(D) brief
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
"Shallow" refers to something having little depth, while "deep" represents the opposite, indicating a significant depth.
Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
Exodus
(A) Outflow
(B) Homecoming
(C) Return back
(D) Restoration
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"Exodus" refers to a mass departure or exit of people, often used to describe a large group leaving a place. The antonym, "Homecoming," signifies a return or arrival back to one's home or place of origin. Therefore, "Homecoming" is the opposite of "Exodus" as it involves people coming back home rather than leaving.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Moil
(A) Cultivate
(B) Grow
(C) Discourage
(D) Work
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
"Moil" means to work hard or toil, so the opposite or antonym would be "Discourage," which implies dissuading from effort or work. Therefore, option (C) Discourage is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Evident
(A) Obvious
(B) Indistinct
(C) Stubborn
(D) Irritable
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"Evident" means clear and obvious, so the opposite or antonym would be "Indistinct," which indicates something not clear or not easily perceived. Therefore, option (B) Indistinct is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Agitate
(A) Blame
(B) Strike
(C) Distress
(D) Soothe
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
"Agitate" means to disturb, excite, or make anxious. The opposite or antonym would be "Soothe," which means to calm or pacify. Therefore, option (D) Soothe is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Insatiable
(A) Urgent
(B) Fulfilled
(C) Greedy
(D) Insistent
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"Insatiable" refers to an inability to be satisfied or appeased. The opposite or antonym would be "Fulfilled," indicating a state of being satisfied or content. Therefore, option (B) Fulfilled is the most suitable antonym in this context.
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