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Antonyms questions

Words with opposite meanings.

1. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Ancient".

  1. Historic
  2. Antique
  3. Modern
  4. Old
Answer

C. Modern The opposite of "Ancient" is "Modern"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

2. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Bold".

  1. Brave
  2. Daring
  3. Timid
  4. Fearless
Answer

C. Timid The opposite of "Bold" is "Timid"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

3. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Expand".

  1. Grow
  2. Spread
  3. Extend
  4. Contract
Answer

D. Contract The opposite of "Expand" is "Contract"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

4. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Generous".

  1. Kind
  2. Giving
  3. Stingy
  4. Liberal
Answer

C. Stingy The opposite of "Generous" is "Stingy"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Humble".

  1. Modest
  2. Simple
  3. Arrogant
  4. Meek
Answer

C. Arrogant The opposite of "Humble" is "Arrogant"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

6. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Optimist".

  1. Idealist
  2. Believer
  3. Dreamer
  4. Pessimist
Answer

D. Pessimist The opposite of "Optimist" is "Pessimist"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

7. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Permanent".

  1. Temporary
  2. Fixed
  3. Stable
  4. Lasting
Answer

A. Temporary The opposite of "Permanent" is "Temporary"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

8. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Rare".

  1. Scarce
  2. Common
  3. Unique
  4. Unusual
Answer

B. Common The opposite of "Rare" is "Common"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

9. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Accept".

  1. Allow
  2. Reject
  3. Admit
  4. Receive
Answer

B. Reject The opposite of "Accept" is "Reject"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

10. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Victory".

  1. Success
  2. Triumph
  3. Defeat
  4. Win
Answer

C. Defeat The opposite of "Victory" is "Defeat"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

11. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Transparent".

  1. Glassy
  2. Visible
  3. Clear
  4. Opaque
Answer

D. Opaque The opposite of "Transparent" is "Opaque"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

12. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Increase".

  1. Boost
  2. Add
  3. Raise
  4. Decrease
Answer

D. Decrease The opposite of "Increase" is "Decrease"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

13. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Natural".

  1. Organic
  2. Normal
  3. Real
  4. Artificial
Answer

D. Artificial The opposite of "Natural" is "Artificial"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

14. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Superior".

  1. Inferior
  2. Senior
  3. Better
  4. Upper
Answer

A. Inferior The opposite of "Superior" is "Inferior"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

15. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Maximum".

  1. Most
  2. Peak
  3. Minimum
  4. Largest
Answer

C. Minimum The opposite of "Maximum" is "Minimum"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

16. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Shallow".

  1. Thin
  2. Deep
  3. Low
  4. Flat
Answer

B. Deep The opposite of "Shallow" is "Deep"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

17. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Praise".

  1. Admire
  2. Criticise
  3. Honour
  4. Applaud
Answer

B. Criticise The opposite of "Praise" is "Criticise"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

18. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Visible".

  1. Obvious
  2. Clear
  3. Seen
  4. Invisible
Answer

D. Invisible The opposite of "Visible" is "Invisible"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

19. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Wisdom".

  1. Sense
  2. Folly
  3. Insight
  4. Knowledge
Answer

B. Folly The opposite of "Wisdom" is "Folly"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

20. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Encourage".

  1. Urge
  2. Support
  3. Inspire
  4. Discourage
Answer

D. Discourage The opposite of "Encourage" is "Discourage"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

21. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Ascend".

  1. Mount
  2. Climb
  3. Rise
  4. Descend
Answer

D. Descend The opposite of "Ascend" is "Descend"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

22. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Barren".

  1. Fertile
  2. Dry
  3. Bare
  4. Empty
Answer

A. Fertile The opposite of "Barren" is "Fertile"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

23. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Cautious".

  1. Alert
  2. Wary
  3. Careful
  4. Reckless
Answer

D. Reckless The opposite of "Cautious" is "Reckless"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

24. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Dense".

  1. Solid
  2. Thick
  3. Sparse
  4. Heavy
Answer

C. Sparse The opposite of "Dense" is "Sparse"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

25. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Exterior".

  1. Interior
  2. Outside
  3. Surface
  4. Outer
Answer

A. Interior The opposite of "Exterior" is "Interior"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

26. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Fragile".

  1. Sturdy
  2. Delicate
  3. Weak
  4. Brittle
Answer

A. Sturdy The opposite of "Fragile" is "Sturdy"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

27. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Guilty".

  1. Accused
  2. Sorry
  3. Blamed
  4. Innocent
Answer

D. Innocent The opposite of "Guilty" is "Innocent"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

28. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Hasty".

  1. Hurried
  2. Deliberate
  3. Quick
  4. Rash
Answer

B. Deliberate The opposite of "Hasty" is "Deliberate"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

29. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Import".

  1. Export
  2. Trade
  3. Bring
  4. Carry
Answer

A. Export The opposite of "Import" is "Export"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

30. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Junior".

  1. Younger
  2. Senior
  3. Minor
  4. Lower
Answer

B. Senior The opposite of "Junior" is "Senior"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

31. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Lenient".

  1. Gentle
  2. Mild
  3. Strict
  4. Soft
Answer

C. Strict The opposite of "Lenient" is "Strict"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

32. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Majority".

  1. Minority
  2. Most
  3. Mass
  4. Bulk
Answer

A. Minority The opposite of "Majority" is "Minority"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

33. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Noisy".

  1. Rowdy
  2. Quiet
  3. Loud
  4. Busy
Answer

B. Quiet The opposite of "Noisy" is "Quiet"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

34. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Obey".

  1. Defy
  2. Comply
  3. Respect
  4. Follow
Answer

A. Defy The opposite of "Obey" is "Defy"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

35. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Profit".

  1. Income
  2. Benefit
  3. Loss
  4. Gain
Answer

C. Loss The opposite of "Profit" is "Loss"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

36. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Quarrel".

  1. Fight
  2. Dispute
  3. Argue
  4. Agree
Answer

D. Agree The opposite of "Quarrel" is "Agree"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

37. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Sorrow".

  1. Sadness
  2. Grief
  3. Joy
  4. Pain
Answer

C. Joy The opposite of "Sorrow" is "Joy"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

38. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Tame".

  1. Trained
  2. Wild
  3. Gentle
  4. Docile
Answer

B. Wild The opposite of "Tame" is "Wild"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

39. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Vague".

  1. Loose
  2. Unclear
  3. Hazy
  4. Precise
Answer

D. Precise The opposite of "Vague" is "Precise"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

40. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Attack".

  1. Raid
  2. Assault
  3. Defend
  4. Strike
Answer

C. Defend The opposite of "Attack" is "Defend"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

41. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Adversity".

  1. Misfortune
  2. Hardship
  3. Prosperity
  4. Trouble
Answer

C. Prosperity The opposite of "Adversity" is "Prosperity"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

42. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Agile".

  1. Active
  2. Clumsy
  3. Quick
  4. Nimble
Answer

B. Clumsy The opposite of "Agile" is "Clumsy"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

43. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Amateur".

  1. Novice
  2. Learner
  3. Beginner
  4. Professional
Answer

D. Professional The opposite of "Amateur" is "Professional"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

44. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Ambiguous".

  1. Vague
  2. Doubtful
  3. Explicit
  4. Unclear
Answer

C. Explicit The opposite of "Ambiguous" is "Explicit"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

45. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Benign".

  1. Malignant
  2. Harmless
  3. Mild
  4. Gentle
Answer

A. Malignant The opposite of "Benign" is "Malignant"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

46. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Brave".

  1. Cowardly
  2. Valiant
  3. Heroic
  4. Fearless
Answer

A. Cowardly The opposite of "Brave" is "Cowardly"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

47. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Chaos".

  1. Disorder
  2. Order
  3. Confusion
  4. Turmoil
Answer

B. Order The opposite of "Chaos" is "Order"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

48. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Compulsory".

  1. Optional
  2. Required
  3. Mandatory
  4. Necessary
Answer

A. Optional The opposite of "Compulsory" is "Optional"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

49. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Contempt".

  1. Disdain
  2. Admiration
  3. Disrespect
  4. Scorn
Answer

B. Admiration The opposite of "Contempt" is "Admiration"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

50. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Courteous".

  1. Gracious
  2. Rude
  3. Civil
  4. Polite
Answer

B. Rude The opposite of "Courteous" is "Rude"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

51. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Diminish".

  1. Lessen
  2. Enlarge
  3. Shrink
  4. Reduce
Answer

B. Enlarge The opposite of "Diminish" is "Enlarge"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

52. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Dynamic".

  1. Energetic
  2. Static
  3. Active
  4. Lively
Answer

B. Static The opposite of "Dynamic" is "Static"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

53. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Eager".

  1. Indifferent
  2. Willing
  3. Enthusiastic
  4. Keen
Answer

A. Indifferent The opposite of "Eager" is "Indifferent"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

54. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Emerge".

  1. Surface
  2. Appear
  3. Vanish
  4. Arise
Answer

C. Vanish The opposite of "Emerge" is "Vanish"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

55. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Feasible".

  1. Impossible
  2. Practical
  3. Workable
  4. Possible
Answer

A. Impossible The opposite of "Feasible" is "Impossible"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

56. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Frequent".

  1. Constant
  2. Habitual
  3. Infrequent
  4. Regular
Answer

C. Infrequent The opposite of "Frequent" is "Infrequent"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

57. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Gloomy".

  1. Sad
  2. Dismal
  3. Cheerful
  4. Dark
Answer

C. Cheerful The opposite of "Gloomy" is "Cheerful"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

58. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Hinder".

  1. Assist
  2. Delay
  3. Obstruct
  4. Block
Answer

A. Assist The opposite of "Hinder" is "Assist"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

59. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Immense".

  1. Tiny
  2. Vast
  3. Huge
  4. Enormous
Answer

A. Tiny The opposite of "Immense" is "Tiny"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

60. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Intentional".

  1. Deliberate
  2. Accidental
  3. Planned
  4. Wilful
Answer

B. Accidental The opposite of "Intentional" is "Accidental"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

61. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Kindle".

  1. Spark
  2. Ignite
  3. Extinguish
  4. Light
Answer

C. Extinguish The opposite of "Kindle" is "Extinguish"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

62. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Liberty".

  1. Freedom
  2. Captivity
  3. Independence
  4. Release
Answer

B. Captivity The opposite of "Liberty" is "Captivity"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

63. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Mortal".

  1. Earthly
  2. Human
  3. Perishable
  4. Immortal
Answer

D. Immortal The opposite of "Mortal" is "Immortal"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

64. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Negligent".

  1. Careless
  2. Forgetful
  3. Attentive
  4. Lax
Answer

C. Attentive The opposite of "Negligent" is "Attentive"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

65. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Oblivious".

  1. Forgetful
  2. Unaware
  3. Ignorant
  4. Aware
Answer

D. Aware The opposite of "Oblivious" is "Aware"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

66. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Orthodox".

  1. Customary
  2. Conservative
  3. Traditional
  4. Unconventional
Answer

D. Unconventional The opposite of "Orthodox" is "Unconventional"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

67. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Pacify".

  1. Soothe
  2. Provoke
  3. Calm
  4. Settle
Answer

B. Provoke The opposite of "Pacify" is "Provoke"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

68. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Punctual".

  1. Regular
  2. Prompt
  3. Late
  4. Timely
Answer

C. Late The opposite of "Punctual" is "Late"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

69. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Rational".

  1. Sensible
  2. Reasonable
  3. Logical
  4. Irrational
Answer

D. Irrational The opposite of "Rational" is "Irrational"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

70. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Robust".

  1. Frail
  2. Healthy
  3. Strong
  4. Sturdy
Answer

A. Frail The opposite of "Robust" is "Frail"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

71. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Scarcity".

  1. Shortage
  2. Plenty
  3. Want
  4. Lack
Answer

B. Plenty The opposite of "Scarcity" is "Plenty"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

72. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Sincere".

  1. Honest
  2. Hypocritical
  3. Earnest
  4. Genuine
Answer

B. Hypocritical The opposite of "Sincere" is "Hypocritical"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

73. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Spendthrift".

  1. Prodigal
  2. Squanderer
  3. Wastrel
  4. Miser
Answer

D. Miser The opposite of "Spendthrift" is "Miser"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

74. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Stagnant".

  1. Motionless
  2. Flowing
  3. Inactive
  4. Still
Answer

B. Flowing The opposite of "Stagnant" is "Flowing"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

75. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Tangible".

  1. Solid
  2. Concrete
  3. Physical
  4. Intangible
Answer

D. Intangible The opposite of "Tangible" is "Intangible"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

76. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Thrive".

  1. Prosper
  2. Wither
  3. Grow
  4. Flourish
Answer

B. Wither The opposite of "Thrive" is "Wither"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

77. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Uniform".

  1. Same
  2. Varied
  3. Regular
  4. Consistent
Answer

B. Varied The opposite of "Uniform" is "Varied"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

78. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Unite".

  1. Join
  2. Merge
  3. Divide
  4. Combine
Answer

C. Divide The opposite of "Unite" is "Divide"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

79. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Vertical".

  1. Standing
  2. Upright
  3. Horizontal
  4. Erect
Answer

C. Horizontal The opposite of "Vertical" is "Horizontal"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

80. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Vacate".

  1. Quit
  2. Leave
  3. Empty
  4. Occupy
Answer

D. Occupy The opposite of "Vacate" is "Occupy"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

81. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Wholesale".

  1. Mass
  2. Bulk
  3. Retail
  4. Large-scale
Answer

C. Retail The opposite of "Wholesale" is "Retail"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

82. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Acquit".

  1. Release
  2. Convict
  3. Clear
  4. Free
Answer

B. Convict The opposite of "Acquit" is "Convict"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

83. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Advance".

  1. Retreat
  2. Move on
  3. Proceed
  4. Progress
Answer

A. Retreat The opposite of "Advance" is "Retreat"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

84. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Ally".

  1. Partner
  2. Friend
  3. Enemy
  4. Supporter
Answer

C. Enemy The opposite of "Ally" is "Enemy"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

85. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Ample".

  1. Enough
  2. Plenty
  3. Insufficient
  4. Abundant
Answer

C. Insufficient The opposite of "Ample" is "Insufficient"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

86. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Concur".

  1. Accept
  2. Disagree
  3. Approve
  4. Agree
Answer

B. Disagree The opposite of "Concur" is "Disagree"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

87. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Credible".

  1. Believable
  2. Implausible
  3. Reliable
  4. Trustworthy
Answer

B. Implausible The opposite of "Credible" is "Implausible"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

88. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Exhale".

  1. Expel
  2. Breathe out
  3. Inhale
  4. Blow
Answer

C. Inhale The opposite of "Exhale" is "Inhale"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

89. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Gradual".

  1. Step-by-step
  2. Slow
  3. Sudden
  4. Steady
Answer

C. Sudden The opposite of "Gradual" is "Sudden"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

90. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Hope".

  1. Wish
  2. Faith
  3. Expectation
  4. Despair
Answer

D. Despair The opposite of "Hope" is "Despair"; the other options are similar in meaning or unrelated.

91. Which word is the opposite of “scarce”?

  1. insufficient
  2. limited
  3. rare
  4. abundant
Answer

D. abundant Scarce means in short supply; abundant means plentiful.

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