Antonyms Set 6

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This set of English Grammar Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Antonyms Set 6

Q1 | eminent
  • imminent
  • obscure
  • retire
  • unsure
Answer: obscure
Explaination:
eminent means prominent, or famous; obscure means not prominent, or unknown
Q2 | abdicate
  • deny
  • usurp
  • blame
  • renounce
Answer: usurp
Explaination:
to abdicate means to renounce power or high office; to usurp means seize power or high office
Q3 | indolent
  • industrious
  • complimentary
  • native
  • smooth
Answer: industrious
Explaination:
indolent means lazy; industrious means hardworking
Q4 | fortuitous
  • undefended
  • gratuitous
  • deliberate
  • impoverished
Answer: deliberate
Explaination:
fortuitous means occurring by chance, or accidental; deliberate means resulting from careful consideration, or voluntary
Q5 | disparage
  • hesitate
  • settle
  • trouble
  • applaud
Answer: applaud
Explaination:
to disparage means to speak slightingly about; to applaud means to express approval
Q6 | dubious
  • reliable
  • pleasing
  • rhythmic
  • careful
Answer: reliable
Explaination:
dubious means questionable or unreliable, therefore reliable is the most dissimilar
Q7 | interdict
  • continue
  • abstain
  • wallow
  • sanction
Answer: sanction
Explaination:
to interdict means to forbid; to sanction means to approve
Q8 | mendacious
  • bashful
  • capacious
  • veracious
  • quiet
Answer: veracious
Explaination:
mendacious means dishonest; veracious means truthful or honest
Q9 | lassitude
  • release
  • demure
  • fatigue
  • vigor
Answer: vigor
Explaination:
lassitude means weariness; vigor means strength or force
Q10 | verdant
  • dishonest
  • suspicious
  • moldy
  • arid
Answer: arid
Explaination:
one meaning of verdant is green, especially with plant life; arid means dry, or lacking enough rainfall for agriculture
Q11 | ductile
  • unfeeling
  • arrogant
  • precious
  • rigid
Answer: rigid
Explaination:
one meaning of ductile is easily led or influenced; one meaning of rigid is inflexible, set in opinion
Q12 | asperity
  • moistness
  • amenity
  • sour
  • generosity
Answer: amenity
Explaination:
asperity means roughness of surface or manner; amenity means pleasantness or smoothness of manner
Q13 | epicurean
  • ascetic
  • slovenly
  • imprecision
  • providential
Answer: ascetic
Explaination:
epicurean means having sensitive and self-indulgent taste especially in food and wine; ascetic means practicing self-denial and austerity
Q14 | traduce
  • deduce
  • laud
  • presuppose
  • converge
Answer: laud
Explaination:
to traduce means to expose to shame or blame; to laud means to praise or extol
Q15 | bridle
  • heckle
  • dissuade
  • vent
  • persist
Answer: vent
Explaination:
to bridle means to restrain or keep under control; to vent means to relieve by means of an outlet
Q16 | spare
  • rotund
  • pacify
  • impolite
  • impose
Answer: rotund
Explaination:
one meaning of spare is lean; rotund means round or fleshy
Q17 | proclivity
  • calm
  • antipathy
  • desire
  • dearth
Answer: antipathy
Explaination:
proclivity means inclination or predisposition; antipathy means settled aversion or dislike
Q18 | vituperation
  • alacrity
  • alertness
  • reparation
  • acclaim
Answer: acclaim
Explaination:
vituperation means bitter condemnation; acclaim means praise
Q19 | gambol
  • trudge
  • hedge
  • crone
  • misplace
Answer: trudge
Explaination:
to gambol means to skip about in play; to trudge means to march steadily and laboriously
Q20 | quixotic
  • simple
  • staid
  • passe
  • unpredictable
Answer: staid
Explaination:
quixotic means foolishly impractical and marked by extravagantly romantic ideals; staid means sedate and marked by prim self-restraint
Q21 | lachrymose
  • quick
  • loquacious
  • blithe
  • plentiful
Answer: blithe
Explaination:
lachrymose means given to weeping, or morose; blithe means of a happy or lighthearted character, or merry
Q22 | prudent is most dissimilar to
  • simple
  • rapid
  • foolish
  • verbose
Answer: foolish
Explaination:
prudent means marked by wisdom or good judgment; foolish means marked by a lack of good sense or prudence
Q23 | forced is most dissimilar to
  • quick
  • solid
  • trusting
  • natural
Answer: natural
Explaination:
forced means produced with effort; natural means uncultivated or spontaneous
Q24 | acquaint is most dissimilar to
  • alienate
  • luxurious
  • bleach
  • stall
Answer: alienate
Explaination:
to acquaint means to get to know or to become friendly; to alienate means to cause unfriendliness or hostility
Q25 | expansive is most dissimilar to
  • generous
  • honest
  • narrow
  • troublesome
Answer: narrow
Explaination:
expansive means sizeable or extensive; narrow means restricted
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