Antonyms: Exercise-7

Overview:


Questions and Answers Type:MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
Main Topic:English Verbal Ability.
English Verbal Ability Sub-topic:Antonyms Questions and Answers.
Number of Questions:10 Questions with Solutions.

Directions: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given words.


  1. Diminish

    1. Decrease
    2. Reduce
    3. Increase
    4. Shrink


Answer: (c) Increase

Solution: "Diminish" means "to reduce in size or importance".

Ex: Don't diminish her happiness.

So the antonym will be "Increase" which means "to make greater in size or amount".

Ex: The shopkeeper increased the price of bread.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Conciliate

    1. Appease
    2. Pacify
    3. Mollify
    4. Provoke


Answer: (d) Provoke

Solution: "Conciliate" means "to end someone's anger in a friendly way".

Ex: It is not possible for me to conciliate the two..

So the antonym will be "Provoke" which means "to make someone angry".

Ex: Your decission can provoke him..

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Bold

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


Answer: (a) Timid

Solution: "Bold" means "showing a willingness to take risks".

Ex: It is a very bold decision to solve this problem.

So the antonym will be "Timid" which means "Showing a lack of courage".

Ex: He was too timid to ask question.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Infringe

    1. Violate
    2. Obey
    3. Breach
    4. Defy


Answer: (b) Obey

Solution: "Infringe" means "to break the terms of a law or agreement".

Ex: He infringed the transport law.

So the antonym will be "Obey" which means "to comply with the law".

Ex: He always obey his father.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Dismal

    1. Dingy
    2. Dull
    3. Cheerless
    4. Bright


Answer: (d) Bright

Solution: "Dismal" means "sad or causing a mood of gloom".

Ex: What dismal weather!

So the antonym will be "Bright" which means "full of light".

Ex: Your future is bright.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Liability

    1. Debt
    2. Asset
    3. Dues
    4. Arrears


Answer: (b) Asset

Solution: "Liability" means "the fact that someone is legally responsible".

Ex: The company has the liability of 5 million dollars.

So the antonym will be "Asset" which means "the property owned by someone".

Ex: Your knowledge is your best asset.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Brutal

    1. Savage
    2. Cruel
    3. Gentle
    4. Wicked


Answer: (c) Gentle

Solution: "Brutal" means "savagely violent".

Ex: This is a brutal murder.

So the antonym will be "Gentle" which means "having or showing a mild and kind character".

Ex: He is a gentle man.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Responsive

    1. Reactive
    2. Flexible
    3. Receptive
    4. Apathetic


Answer: (d) Apathetic

Solution: "Responsive" means "reacting quickly and positively".

Ex: He is a most enthusiastic and responsive person.

So the antonym will be "Apathetic" which means "showing no interest".

Ex: Don't be so apathetic.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Debilitate

    1. Crippling
    2. Restorative
    3. Paralysing
    4. Tiring


Answer: (b) Restorative

Solution: "Debilitate" means "making someone very weak".

Ex: The smoking debilitates people.

So the antonym will be "Restorative" which means "having the ability to restore strength".

Ex: This is the restorative power of eating an apple.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.

  1. Proud

    1. Glad
    2. Pleased
    3. Delighted
    4. Ashamed


Answer: (d) Ashamed

Solution: "Proud" means "feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction".

Ex: She is very proud to have a brother like you.

So the antonym will be "Ashamed" which means "feeling guilty because of one's actions".

Ex: She should be ashamed of herself.

All other words are either synonyms or do not relate to the word.