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English Language — Antonyms — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
Find the antonym of ANCIENT.
Modern
Old
Primitive
Historic
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Answer: A. Modern
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for common adjectives related to time. 'Ancient' refers to a very distant past, while 'Modern' refers to the present or recent times.
Q2.
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to EXPAND.
Enlarge
Contract
Stretch
Widen
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Answer: B. Contract
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for common verbs related to size or volume. 'Expand' means to become or make larger, while 'Contract' means to become or make smaller.
Q3.
Select the antonym of OPTIMIST.
Realist
Idealist
Pessimist
Dreamer
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Answer: C. Pessimist
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for nouns describing personality types. An 'Optimist' is someone who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future, while a 'Pessimist' is someone who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Q4.
What is the antonym of FRUGAL?
Economical
Thrifty
Prudent
Extravagant
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Answer: D. Extravagant
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for adjectives related to spending habits. 'Frugal' means sparing or economical with regard to money or food, while 'Extravagant' means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Q5.
Find the word opposite in meaning to ZENITH.
Apex
Nadir
Peak
Summit
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Answer: B. Nadir
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for nouns denoting extreme points. 'Zenith' refers to the highest point reached by a celestial or other object, or the point of greatest success, while 'Nadir' refers to the lowest point.
Q6.
Choose the antonym for CLANDESTINE.
Secret
Covert
Open
Hidden
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Answer: C. Open
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for adjectives related to secrecy. 'Clandestine' means kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit, while 'Open' means not secret or hidden.
Q7.
Select the word that is an antonym of BENEVOLENT.
Kind
Generous
Compassionate
Malevolent
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Answer: D. Malevolent
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for adjectives describing character. 'Benevolent' means well meaning and kindly, while 'Malevolent' means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Q8.
Identify the antonym of PROCRASTINATE.
Delay
Postpone
Hasten
Linger
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Answer: C. Hasten
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for verbs related to time management. 'Procrastinate' means to delay or postpone action; put off doing something, while 'Hasten' means to be quick to do something or move quickly.
Q9.
Which word is the antonym of OBSEQUIOUS?
Servile
Submissive
Compliant
Arrogant
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Answer: D. Arrogant
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for less common adjectives describing behavior. 'Obsequious' means excessively obedient or attentive, often to an insincere degree, while 'Arrogant' means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
Q10.
Find the antonym of EPHEMERAL.
Transient
Fleeting
Momentary
Permanent
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Answer: D. Permanent
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for adjectives related to duration. 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, while 'Permanent' means lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
Q11.
Select the word opposite in meaning to PRODIGAL.
Lavish
Wasteful
Extravagant
Thrifty
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Answer: D. Thrifty
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for adjectives related to spending. 'Prodigal' means spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant, while 'Thrifty' means using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
Q12.
Choose the antonym of MITIGATE.
Alleviate
Reduce
Soften
Intensify
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Answer: D. Intensify
This question tests the understanding of antonyms for verbs related to severity or impact. 'Mitigate' means to make less severe, serious, or painful, while 'Intensify' means to make or become more intense or severe.
