Antonyms - English Questions and Answers


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(Q1) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

OCCUPIED

A

Late

B

New

C

Free

D

Vast

Solution

word occupied means busy; being used by somebody and not free; 

so the correct antonym for the word is option C free.

(Q2) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

sober

A

unwell

B

calm

C

straight

D

drunk

Solution

the word sober means one who is not affected by alcohol or who does not drink.

so the correct antonym for the word sober is option D drunk 

which means having drunk too much alcohol that you're not in senses.

(Q3) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Authentic

A

Meagre

B

Genuine

C

Notorious

D

Incredible

Solution

authentic- that you know is real or genuine

  • the correct antonym of this word is option D incredible- that means impossible to believe,
  • other options;.
  • meagre- in small amount
  • genuine- real; true
  • notorious- famous in a negative way.
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(Q4) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Relay

A

Pass

B

Send

C

Hold

D

Spread

Solution

Relay- to receive and then pass on a signal or message further,

hold- to keep something in certain position.

so antonym of relay is option C hold.

(Q5) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Spacious

A

Boundless

B

Roomy

C

Cramped

D

Extensive

Solution

Spacious- having a lot of space

Cramped- not having enough space,

so option C cramped is the right antonym.

other options

  • boundless- having no limit
  • roomy- having enough space
  • extensive- huge

(Q6) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Altercation

A

Argument

B

Quarrel

C

Controversy

D

Agreement

Solution

altercation- a noisy argument

agreement- a state of being agreeing to someone

so option D agreement is the right answer.

other options

  • argument- an angry discussion
  • quarrel- an angree disagreement
  • controversy- public disagreement about something.

(Q7) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Constrict

A

Cramp

B

Choke

C

Stretch

D

Smite

Solution

constrict - to become or make something tighter, narrower, or less.

so the correct Antonym of the word is option C Stretch.

other words;.

cramp- a sudden pain that you get in a muscle

choke- have severly difficulty in breathing or Obstructed throat.

smite- strike with a firm below

(Q8) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Taut

A

Slack

B

Tight

C

Solid

D

Strong

Solution

Taut maeans stretched very tight and not loose.

slack means loose; not tightly stretched.

so the correct antonym for the word is Slack.

(Q9) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Famished

A

Starved

B

Volatile

C

Hesitant

D

Satiated

Solution

Famished- very hungry.

option D satiated is the right answer which means  completely satisfied a desire or need ir hunger.

other options;

starved- very hungry

volatile- that can be changed suddenly and unexpectedly

hesitant-  slow to speak or act because odf you are uncertain

(Q10) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Feeble

A

Fast

B

Fickle

C

Wild

D

Strong

Solution

option D strong is the correct antonym.

feeble- with no energy or power.

strong- physically powerful; able to lift or carry heavy things

(Q11) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Brittle

A

Durable

B

Fragile

C

Frail

D

Crumbling

Solution

Brittle- things that are liable to break easily and has short span.

Durable- likely to last  for a long time without breaking

so the correct antonym of the word brittle is option A durable

other three options are more or less synonym of the word

(Q12) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Pliable

A

Bending

B

Even

C

Rigid

D

Smooth

Solution

Pliable means easy to bend or shape.

bending means- easily bend

even- having regular surface

rigid- that which can not be bend or shaped easily

smooth- that which has a even surface

so option c rigid is the correctt antonym here

(Q13) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given

admirable

A

unworthy

B

lucky

C

appreciable

D

commendable

Solution

admirable- that you admire; excellent

 correct antonym of the given word is option A unworthy which means not deserving respect or admiration

other words

lucky- favored by luck

appreciable- that who should be appreciated

commendable- someone worthy of praise.

(Q14) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PRIMARY

A

Secondary

B

Effective

C

Applicable

D

Active

Solution

option A Secondary is the correct antonym of word primary.

other words;

Applicable-that concerns somebody/something; relevant to somebody/something

active-

involved in activity; lively

(Q15) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Obdurate

A

Callous

B

Rigid

C

Amenable

D

Secure

Solution

option C is the right answer here,

obdurate- refusing to change your mind to do what people want you to do

ameanable- happy to accept something; willing to be influenced by somebody/something

(Q16) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

multiple

A

many

B

double

C

single

D

triple

Solution

option C is the correct antonym of multiple,

multiple-involving many people or things or having many parts

option C single is the correct antonym of the above word.

others are more or less same.

(Q17) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Frenzy

A

Rage

B

Fury

C

Craze

D

Calm

Solution

frenzy means a state of great emotion or activity that is not under control

so the correct antonym of the word frenzy is option D calm

other three are more or less just synonym of the given word

(Q18) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

GRACEFUL

A

Polite

B

Refined

C

Dignified

D

Awkward

Solution

the word Graceful means having a smooth, attractive movement or form

the correct antonym of the given word is option D awkward

other options

polite- kind in the way how one behaves or speaks,

refined-with impurities having been removed

degnified-having or showing composed and calm manner; respected

(Q19) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Refined

A

Genteel

B

Crude

C

Miserly

D

Precise

Solution

option B is the right answer here,

refined

(used about a substance) that has been made pure by having other substances taken out of it

refined

(used about a substance) that has been made pure by having other substances taken out

crude- 

in its natural state, before it has been treated with chemicals

(Q20) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Proclaim

A

Conceal

B

Evince

C

Exhibit

D

Announce

Solution

proclaim means announce officially and publicly ; so the correct antonym of the given word is option a conceal which means to hide,

other words;

evince-reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate

exihibit- an object that is shown in a museum, etc. or as a piece of evidence in a court of law

announce- to say publicly