Chapter: Antonyms
1.

withdraw

A. reduce
B. need
C. advance
D. want
Answer» C. advance
Explanation: to withdraw means to remove or retreat; to advance is the opposite of retreat
2.

secret

A. friendly
B. covert
C. hidden
D. overt
Answer» D. overt
Explanation: secret means hidden or covert; overt means open to view
3.

heartfelt

A. loving
B. insincere
C. unhealthy
D. humorous
Answer» B. insincere
Explanation: heartfelt means expressing genuine feeling, or sincere, so insincere is its opposite
4.

impartial

A. hostile
B. biased
C. dislike
D. worried
Answer» B. biased
Explanation: impartial means to be without prejudice or bias, therefore biased is the opposite
5.

luminous

A. clear
B. dim
C. brittle
D. clever
Answer» B. dim
Explanation: luminous means radiating or reflecting light, or glowing; dim means dark or dull
6.

awe

A. borrow
B. shallow
C. low
D. contempt
Answer» D. contempt
Explanation: awe means a sense of deep respect or veneration; contempt means a lack of respect, or disdain
7.

pit

A. group
B. peak
C. select
D. marry
Answer» B. peak
Explanation: a pit is a hole and a peak is the top of a hill or mountain
8.

rotund

A. round
B. unimportant
C. thin
D. dull
Answer» C. thin
Explanation: rotund means rounded or plump, therefore thin is the opposite
9.

talent

A. ungrateful
B. silent
C. show
D. inability
Answer» D. inability
Explanation: a talent is a special creative or artistic ability, therefore inability is the opposite
10.

common

A. strange
B. uneasy
C. quick
D. fast
Answer» A. strange
Explanation: common means ordinary or familiar; strange means unfamiliar
11.

brazen

A. bashful
B. boisterous
C. noisy
D. heated
Answer» A. bashful
Explanation: brazen means to be defiant or insolent; bashful means to be shy or timid
12.

expect

A. attend
B. regret
C. despair
D. loathe
Answer» C. despair
Explanation: to expect is to wait for or to look forward to; to despair is to lose all hope
13.

malodorous

A. acrid
B. pungent
C. fragrant
D. delicious
Answer» C. fragrant
Explanation: malodorous means to have a bad smell; fragrant means smelling sweet or delicate
14.

expound

A. besmirch
B. confuse
C. confine
D. condemn
Answer» B. confuse
Explanation: to expound means to explain; to confuse, or confound, is the opposite of expound
15.

pique

A. value
B. gully
C. smooth
D. soothe
Answer» D. soothe
Explanation: to pique means to excite or irritate; to soothe means to calm
16.

abate

A. free
B. augment
C. provoke
D. wane
Answer» B. augment
Explanation: to abate means to reduce in degree or intensity; to augment means to increase
17.

dearth

A. lack
B. poverty
C. abundance
D. foreign
Answer» C. abundance
Explanation: dearth means an inadequate supply or lack of something; abundance means an ample quantity, or wealth
18.

peaked

A. tired
B. arrogant
C. pointy
D. ruddy
Answer» D. ruddy
Explanation: to be peaked is to appear pale or wan; to be ruddy is to have a healthy, red complexion
19.

abridge

A. shorten
B. extend
C. stress
D. easy
Answer» B. extend
Explanation: to abridge means to shorten and to extend means to lengthen
20.

kindle

A. smother
B. detest
C. enemy
D. discourage
Answer» A. smother
Explanation: to kindle means to start burning or ignite; to smother means to stifle or suppress
21.

meager

A. kind
B. generous
C. thoughtful
D. copious
Answer» D. copious
Explanation: meager means lacking in quality or quantity; copious means present in large quantity, or abundant
22.

philistine

A. novice
B. intellectual
C. pious
D. debutante
Answer» B. intellectual
Explanation: philistine is used disparagingly to describe a person guided by material rather than intellectual values; an intellectual is a person who engages in creative use of his or her intellect
23.

zenith

A. worst
B. apex
C. nadir
D. past
Answer» A. worst
Explanation: zenith means the highest point or the apex; nadir means the lowest point
24.

germane

A. irrelevant
B. indifferent
C. impartial
D. improvident
Answer» A. irrelevant
Explanation: germane means to be appropriate or relevant, therefore irrelevant is the opposite
25.

irascible

A. determined
B. placid
C. reasonable
D. pliant
Answer» B. placid
Explanation: irascible means easily angered; placid means calm or serene
26.

approbate

A. ingratitude
B. condemn
C. dissatisfaction
D. master
Answer» B. condemn
Explanation: to approbate means to approve or sanction; to condemn means to declare wrong or to convict
27.

supercilious

A. unimportant
B. relevant
C. serious
D. meek
Answer» D. meek
Explanation: supercilious means coolly or patronizingly haughty; meek means enduring injury with patience and without resentment
28.

improvident

A. cautious
B. fortunate
C. proven
D. intelligent
Answer» A. cautious
Explanation: improvident means lacking prudent foresight, or careless; cautious means to be wary or to exercise forethought
29.

demur

A. embrace
B. crude
C. boisterous
D. falter
Answer» A. embrace
Explanation: to demur means to delay or hesitate; to embrace means to accept readily or gladly; demure means coy
30.

fatuous

A. crafty
B. frugal
C. sensible
D. inane
Answer» C. sensible
Explanation: fatuous means inanely foolish; sensible is its nearest opposite
31.

quiescent

A. lackadaisical
B. active
C. dull
D. prescient
Answer» B. active
Explanation: quiescent means marked by inactivity or repose, therefore active is the opposite
32.

sartorial

A. cheerful
B. sincere
C. inelegant
D. homespun
Answer» A. cheerful
Explanation: sartorial means of or relating to tailored clothes; homespun means homemade
33.

sapient

A. hunched
B. strong
C. simple
D. simian
Answer» C. simple
Explanation: sapient means possessing great wisdom, or sage; one meaning of simple is deficient in intelligence
34.

matutinal

A. paternal
B. crepuscular
C. maritime
D. marsupial
Answer» B. crepuscular
Explanation: matutinal means of or relating to the morning; crepuscular means relating to or resembling twilight
35.

impecunious

A. wealthy
B. cautious
C. hungry
D. tardy
Answer» A. wealthy
Explanation: impecunious means having little or no money, therefore wealthy is the opposite
36.

detain is most opposite to

A. release
B. silence
C. forget
D. prosper
Answer» A. release
Explanation: to detain means to hold or keep back; to release means to let go
37.

famous is most opposite to

A. boring
B. poor
C. obscure
D. untalented
Answer» C. obscure
Explanation: famous means widely known; obscure means little known
38.

colossal is most opposite to

A. easy
B. tiny
C. graceful
D. roof
Answer» B. tiny
Explanation: colossal means incredibly large, therefore tiny is the opposite
39.

fluid is most opposite to

A. solid
B. liquid
C. afraid
D. decent
Answer» A. solid
Explanation: a fluid is a substance that flows; a solid does not flow
40.

continue is most opposite to

A. curve
B. argue
C. carry
D. pause
Answer» D. pause
Explanation: to continue means to act without interruption; to pause means to stop temporarily
41.

labor is most opposite to

A. amuse
B. cat
C. rest
D. strive
Answer» C. rest
Explanation: to labor means to work; to rest means to cease working
42.

brawny is most opposite to

A. swift
B. weak
C. strong
D. pale
Answer» B. weak
Explanation: brawny means muscled or strong, therefore weak is the opposite
43.

fickle is most opposite to

A. steady
B. kind
C. please
D. finagle
Answer» A. steady
Explanation: fickle means to lack steadiness, therefore steady is the opposite
44.

inept is most opposite to

A. clumsy
B. infer
C. competent
D. foolish
Answer» C. competent
Explanation: inept means to lack competence, therefore competent is the opposite
45.

pivotal is most opposite to

A. turning
B. wavy
C. unimportant
D. clear
Answer» C. unimportant
Explanation: pivotal means very important, or crucial, therefore unimportant is the opposite
46.

cursed is most opposite to

A. swore
B. pious
C. unfortunate
D. lucky
Answer» D. lucky
Explanation: cursed means to be the subject of misfortune, or to be unlucky, therefore lucky is the opposite
47.

candid is most opposite to

A. unkind
B. blunt
C. valid
D. dishonest
Answer» D. dishonest
Explanation: candid means to be frank, or honest, therefore dishonest is the opposite
48.

flaunt is most opposite to

A. regard
B. sink
C. hide
D. propose
Answer» C. hide
Explanation: to flaunt means to display showily, or to show off, therefore hide is the opposite
49.

heal is most opposite to

A. sew
B. foot
C. good
D. maim
Answer» D. maim
Explanation: to heal means to restore to health; to maim means to injure
50.

pacify is most opposite to

A. excite
B. land
C. coddle
D. unhand
Answer» A. excite
Explanation: to pacify means to soothe, or calm, therefore excite is the opposite
51.

sullen is most opposite to

A. dirty
B. cheerful
C. clean
D. risen
Answer» B. cheerful
Explanation: sullen means showing a disagreeable mood, or lacking cheer, therefore cheerful is the opposite
52.

assure is most opposite to

A. alarm
B. reassure
C. quiet
D. unsure
Answer» A. alarm
Explanation: to assure means to make sure by removing doubt or worry; alarm means to give warning or to arouse fear
53.

fallacious is most opposite to

A. perfect
B. truthful
C. accidental
D. disarming
Answer» B. truthful
Explanation: fallacious means tending to deceive; truthful means disposed to tell the truth
54.

gumption is most opposite to

A. seriousness
B. apathy
C. levity
D. despair
Answer» B. apathy
Explanation: gumption means initiative, or drive; apathy means a lack of interest or concern
55.

ecstasy is most opposite to

A. hate
B. agony
C. languor
D. fatigue
Answer» B. agony
Explanation: ecstasy means a state of rapturous delight; agony means intense pain of mind or body
56.

astute is most opposite to

A. distraught
B. careful
C. generous
D. gullible
Answer» D. gullible
Explanation: astute means shrewd or showing acute mental vision; gullible means easily duped or cheated
57.

winsome is most opposite to

A. dour
B. attractive
C. mysterious
D. clever
Answer» A. dour
Explanation: winsome means cheerful and engaging; dour means gloomy or sullen
58.

droll is most opposite to

A. forget
B. charm
C. sedate
D. absurd
Answer» C. sedate
Explanation: droll means to have a humorous or odd quality; sedate means unruffled or serious
59.

enigmatic is most opposite to

A. healthy
B. watchful
C. disastrous
D. obvious
Answer» D. obvious
Explanation: enigmatic means mysterious or obscure, therefore obvious is the opposite
60.

obtuse is most opposite to

A. slim
B. acute
C. opaque
D. thick
Answer» B. acute
Explanation: obtuse means insensitive or stupid; acute means marked by keen perception or shrewd
61.

obsequious is most opposite to

A. clear
B. clever
C. domineering
D. dandified
Answer» C. domineering
Explanation: obsequious means subservient or fawning; domineering means exercising overbearing control
62.

doleful is most opposite to

A. empty
B. rich
C. witty
D. vivacious
Answer» D. vivacious
Explanation: doleful means full of grief or cheerless; vivacious means full of life and spirit
63.

wanton is most opposite to

A. merciful
B. repast
C. brilliant
D. vicious
Answer» A. merciful
Explanation: one meaning of wanton is malicious or merciless, therefore merciful is the opposite
64.

banal is most opposite to

A. sincere
B. wealthy
C. extraordinary
D. trustworthy
Answer» C. extraordinary
Explanation: banal means trite or commonplace, therefore extraordinary is the opposite
65.

lugubrious is most opposite to

A. quick
B. cheerful
C. salubrious
D. dry
Answer» B. cheerful
Explanation: lugubrious means mournful, or dismal, therefore cheerful is the opposite
66.

perspicacious is most opposite to

A. calm
B. easy
C. dull
D. winsome
Answer» C. dull
Explanation: perspicacious means keen or astute, therefore dull is the opposite
67.

elan is most opposite to

A. inelegance
B. stupidity
C. obscure
D. despair
Answer» D. despair
Explanation: elan means vigorous spirit or enthusiasm; despair means an utter loss of hope
68.

recondite is most opposite to

A. manifest
B. flexible
C. provident
D. sociable
Answer» A. manifest
Explanation: recondite means difficult for one of ordinary understanding to comprehend; manifest means easily understood or recognized
69.

gainsay is most opposite to

A. regret
B. own
C. prudent
D. prude
Answer» B. own
Explanation: to gainsay means to deny; one meaning of to own is to admit
70.

effluvium is most opposite to

A. land
B. essential
C. fragrance
D. solid
Answer» C. fragrance
Explanation: effluvium means an offensive smell; fragrance means a sweet or delicate odor
71.

parsimony is most opposite to

A. generosity
B. sinfulness
C. verbosity
D. tenderness
Answer» A. generosity
Explanation: parsimony means thrift or stinginess, therefore generosity is the opposite
72.

truculent is most opposite to

A. faltering
B. gentle
C. facile
D. submissive
Answer» B. gentle
Explanation: truculent means cruel or savage, therefore gentle is the opposite
73.

spurious is most opposite to

A. disingenuous
B. thoughtless
C. placid
D. genuine
Answer» D. genuine
Explanation: spurious means lacking genuine qualities, or false, therefore genuine is the opposite
74.

welter is most opposite to

A. order
B. freeze
C. patron
D. sustain
Answer» A. order
Explanation: welter means a state of wild disorder, or turmoil, therefore order is the opposite
75.

eclat is most opposite to

A. apathy
B. dullness
C. silence
D. disinterest
Answer» B. dullness
Explanation: eclat means a dazzling effect, or brilliance, therefore dullness is the opposite
76.

gracious

A. cordial
B. rude
C. furious
D. tactile
Answer» B. rude
Explanation: gracious means to be pleasant in a social situation, or cordial; rude means to be unpleasant
77.

valor

A. cowardice
B. false
C. drop
D. heavy
Answer» A. cowardice
Explanation: valor means strength of mind or spirit, or courage; cowardice means lack of courage
78.

severe

A. lenient
B. cautious
C. join
D. one
Answer» A. lenient
Explanation: one meaning of severe is strict; lenient means mild or indulgent
79.

imaginative

A. playful
B. written
C. small
D. dull
Answer» D. dull
Explanation: imaginative means having imagination; dull means lacking imagination
80.

knowing

A. wasteful
B. dense
C. clumsy
D. fast
Answer» B. dense
Explanation: knowing means having information or knowledge; dense means dull or stupid
81.

animosity

A. love
B. plantlike
C. barren
D. tiny
Answer» A. love
Explanation: animosity means resentment or hostility, therefore love is the opposite
82.

exact

A. join
B. sympathetic
C. incorrect
D. whole
Answer» C. incorrect
Explanation: exact means in complete accordance with fact, or correct, therefore incorrect is the opposite
83.

extravagant

A. unknown
B. homebody
C. punctual
D. moderate
Answer» D. moderate
Explanation: extravagant means lacking in restraint and moderation, therefore moderate is the opposite
84.

stamina

A. weakness
B. clear
C. decisive
D. calmness
Answer» A. weakness
Explanation: stamina means strength or endurance, therefore weakness is the opposite
85.

rough

A. tumble
B. sleek
C. fast
D. distant
Answer» B. sleek
Explanation: rough means having an uneven, coarse surface; sleek meanshaving a smooth, bright surface
86.

garner

A. unravel
B. mar
C. squander
D. tarnish
Answer» C. squander
Explanation: to garner means to gather or to store; to squander means to cause to disperse or to scatter
87.

prodigal

A. thrifty
B. secondary
C. distant
D. squalid
Answer» A. thrifty
Explanation: prodigal means wasteful or extravagant; thrifty means thriving by industry and frugality
88.

tacit

A. grand
B. dictated
C. illicit
D. messy
Answer» B. dictated
Explanation: tacit means unspoken, or implied; dictated means spoken
89.

repudiate

A. argue
B. soften
C. slander
D. admit
Answer» D. admit
Explanation: to repudiate means to reject or deny, therefore to admit is the opposite
90.

pristine

A. free
B. sullied
C. wide
D. thorough
Answer» B. sullied
Explanation: pristine means unspoiled or pure; sullied means spoiled or tarnished
91.

concede

A. sit
B. withstand
C. dismiss
D. elaborate
Answer» B. withstand
Explanation: to concede means to yield; to withstand means to successfully resist
92.

placate

A. appease
B. strip
C. tremendous
D. enrage
Answer» D. enrage
Explanation: to placate means to soothe or calm; to enrage means to anger
93.

popular

A. empty
B. uncommon
C. famous
D. feisty
Answer» B. uncommon
Explanation: popular means frequently encountered or accepted, or common, therefore uncommon is the opposite
94.

felicitous

A. morbid
B. boorish
C. inopportune
D. delightful
Answer» C. inopportune
Explanation: felicitous means very well-suited or apt; inopportune means inconvenient or not well-suited
95.

austere

A. lavish
B. unfavorable
C. light
D. devout
Answer» A. lavish
Explanation: austere means simple and unadorned; lavish means produced or expended in abundance
96.

insipid

A. cold
B. brave
C. exciting
D. bashful
Answer» C. exciting
Explanation: insipid means lacking in qualities that interest or excite, therefore exciting is the opposite
97.

wastrel

A. sober
B. spendthrift
C. mute
D. miser
Answer» D. miser
Explanation: a wastrel is someone who spends foolishly or self-indulgently; a miser is someone who hoards his or her wealth
98.

temperate

A. Celsius
B. inordinate
C. lukewarm
D. safely
Answer» B. inordinate
Explanation: temperate means moderate; inordinate means excessive or immoderate
99.

nebulous

A. cloudy
B. dim
C. distinct
D. desirable
Answer» C. distinct
Explanation: nebulous means vague or indistinct, therefore distinct is the opposite
100.

adroit

A. clumsy
B. left
C. diplomatic
D. unpersuasive
Answer» A. clumsy
Explanation: adroit means skillful in the use of the hands, therefore clumsy is the opposite
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