Problems on Antonyms

Problems on Antonyms

1) Choose one of the following options that means the opposite of the given word; Copious:

  1. Reverse
  2. Scarce
  3. Abundant
  4. Short
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Answer: B

Explanation:

Copious means abundance or plentiful, so its antonym is scarce.

2) Artificial

  1. Natural
  2. Fictitious
  3. Original
  4. Liquid
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Answer: A

Explanation:

Artificial is man-made, so its antonym is natural, e.g., an artificial lake and a natural lake.

3) Enormous

  1. Hard
  2. Soft
  3. Hot
  4. Tiny
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Answer: D

Explanation:

Enormous refers to huge, vast, massive or giant, so its antonym is tiny.

4) Relinquish

  1. Strong
  2. Powerful
  3. Renounce
  4. Posses
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Answer: D

Explanation:

Relinquish means surrender, abandon, etc., so its antonym is posses.

5) Extend

  1. Condense
  2. Expand
  3. Congestion
  4. Convert
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Answer: A

Explanation:

Extend means expand, enlarge, etc. So its antonym is ‘condense,’ which means compress, squeeze, etc.

6) Mortal

  1. Dormant
  2. Cruel
  3. Spiritual
  4. Immortal
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Answer: D

Explanation:

Mortal means someone who has to die or cannot live forever, e.g., humans. So, its antonym is immortal which means never dying, living forever.

7) Luminous

  1. Bright
  2. Soft
  3. Dim
  4. Clear
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Answer: C

Explanation:

Luminous means glowing, shining, etc. So, its antonym is Dim as it means dark or dull.

8) Pit

  1. Down
  2. Up
  3. Correct
  4. Peak
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Answer: D

Explanation:

A pit is a hole, cavity, etc. So, its antonym is peak which refers to the top of a mountain or hill.

9) Rotund

  1. Thin
  2. Blunt
  3. Sharp
  4. Hairy
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Answer: A

Explanation:

‘Rotund’ means curved or round. So, out of the given options, only thin can be its antonym as it means slender, slim, etc.

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