Antonyms Set 2

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This set of English Grammar Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Antonyms Set 2

Q1 | fatuous
  • crafty
  • frugal
  • sensible
  • inane
Answer: sensible
Explaination:
fatuous means inanely foolish; sensible is its nearest opposite
Q2 | quiescent
  • lackadaisical
  • active
  • dull
  • prescient
Answer: active
Explaination:
quiescent means marked by inactivity or repose, therefore active is the opposite
Q3 | sartorial
  • cheerful
  • sincere
  • inelegant
  • homespun
Answer: cheerful
Explaination:
sartorial means of or relating to tailored clothes; homespun means homemade
Q4 | sapient
  • hunched
  • strong
  • simple
  • simian
Answer: simple
Explaination:
sapient means possessing great wisdom, or sage; one meaning of simple is deficient in intelligence
Q5 | matutinal
  • paternal
  • crepuscular
  • maritime
  • marsupial
Answer: crepuscular
Explaination:
matutinal means of or relating to the morning; crepuscular means relating to or resembling twilight
Q6 | impecunious
  • wealthy
  • cautious
  • hungry
  • tardy
Answer: wealthy
Explaination:
impecunious means having little or no money, therefore wealthy is the opposite
Q7 | detain is most opposite to
  • release
  • silence
  • forget
  • prosper
Answer: release
Explaination:
to detain means to hold or keep back; to release means to let go
Q8 | famous is most opposite to
  • boring
  • poor
  • obscure
  • untalented
Answer: obscure
Explaination:
famous means widely known; obscure means little known
Q9 | colossal is most opposite to
  • easy
  • tiny
  • graceful
  • roof
Answer: tiny
Explaination:
colossal means incredibly large, therefore tiny is the opposite
Q10 | fluid is most opposite to
  • solid
  • liquid
  • afraid
  • decent
Answer: solid
Explaination:
a fluid is a substance that flows; a solid does not flow
Q11 | continue is most opposite to
  • curve
  • argue
  • carry
  • pause
Answer: pause
Explaination:
to continue means to act without interruption; to pause means to stop temporarily
Q12 | labor is most opposite to
  • amuse
  • cat
  • rest
  • strive
Answer: rest
Explaination:
to labor means to work; to rest means to cease working
Q13 | brawny is most opposite to
  • swift
  • weak
  • strong
  • pale
Answer: weak
Explaination:
brawny means muscled or strong, therefore weak is the opposite
Q14 | fickle is most opposite to
  • steady
  • kind
  • please
  • finagle
Answer: steady
Explaination:
fickle means to lack steadiness, therefore steady is the opposite
Q15 | inept is most opposite to
  • clumsy
  • infer
  • competent
  • foolish
Answer: competent
Explaination:
inept means to lack competence, therefore competent is the opposite
Q16 | pivotal is most opposite to
  • turning
  • wavy
  • unimportant
  • clear
Answer: unimportant
Explaination:
pivotal means very important, or crucial, therefore unimportant is the opposite
Q17 | cursed is most opposite to
  • swore
  • pious
  • unfortunate
  • lucky
Answer: lucky
Explaination:
cursed means to be the subject of misfortune, or to be unlucky, therefore lucky is the opposite
Q18 | candid is most opposite to
  • unkind
  • blunt
  • valid
  • dishonest
Answer: dishonest
Explaination:
candid means to be frank, or honest, therefore dishonest is the opposite
Q19 | flaunt is most opposite to
  • regard
  • sink
  • hide
  • propose
Answer: hide
Explaination:
to flaunt means to display showily, or to show off, therefore hide is the opposite
Q20 | heal is most opposite to
  • sew
  • foot
  • good
  • maim
Answer: maim
Explaination:
to heal means to restore to health; to maim means to injure
Q21 | pacify is most opposite to
  • excite
  • land
  • coddle
  • unhand
Answer: excite
Explaination:
to pacify means to soothe, or calm, therefore excite is the opposite
Q22 | sullen is most opposite to
  • dirty
  • cheerful
  • clean
  • risen
Answer: cheerful
Explaination:
sullen means showing a disagreeable mood, or lacking cheer, therefore cheerful is the opposite
Q23 | assure is most opposite to
  • alarm
  • reassure
  • quiet
  • unsure
Answer: alarm
Explaination:
to assure means to make sure by removing doubt or worry; alarm means to give warning or to arouse fear
Q24 | fallacious is most opposite to
  • perfect
  • truthful
  • accidental
  • disarming
Answer: truthful
Explaination:
fallacious means tending to deceive; truthful means disposed to tell the truth
Q25 | gumption is most opposite to
  • seriousness
  • apathy
  • levity
  • despair
Answer: apathy
Explaination:
gumption means initiative, or drive; apathy means a lack of interest or concern
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