Directions to Solve
In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
1. What is the antonym of “Arrival”?
(a) Entrance
(b) Appearance
(c) Departure
(d) Coming
Answer:
(c) Departure
Explanation:
“Arrival” means reaching a place, whereas “Departure” means leaving a place.
2. What is the antonym of “Bitter”?
(a) Sour
(b) Sweet
(c) Sharp
(d) Salty
Answer:
(b) Sweet
Explanation:
“Bitter” refers to a sharp unpleasant taste, while “Sweet” refers to a sugary pleasant taste.
3. What is the antonym of “Capture”?
(a) Catch
(b) Hold
(c) Release
(d) Arrest
Answer:
(c) Release
Explanation:
“Capture” means to seize or take control of something, whereas “Release” means to set free.
4. What is the antonym of “Dense”?
(a) Thick
(b) Compact
(c) Sparse
(d) Heavy
Answer:
(c) Sparse
Explanation:
“Dense” means closely packed together, while “Sparse” means thinly scattered.
5. What is the antonym of “Expand”?
(a) Extend
(b) Enlarge
(c) Compress
(d) Broaden
Answer:
(c) Compress
Explanation:
“Expand” means to spread out or grow larger, whereas “Compress” means to press together or reduce in size.
6. What is the antonym of “Fortunate”?
(a) Lucky
(b) Blessed
(c) Unlucky
(d) Successful
Answer:
(c) Unlucky
Explanation:
“Fortunate” means having good luck, while “Unlucky” means having bad luck.
7. What is the antonym of “Harmony”?
(a) Peace
(b) Agreement
(c) Conflict
(d) Unity
Answer:
(c) Conflict
Explanation:
“Harmony” means peaceful agreement, whereas “Conflict” means disagreement or struggle.
8. What is the antonym of “Inferior”?
(a) Lesser
(b) Poor
(c) Superior
(d) Weak
Answer:
(c) Superior
Explanation:
“Inferior” means lower in quality or rank, while “Superior” means higher in quality or rank.
9. What is the antonym of “Justice”?
(a) Fairness
(b) Equality
(c) Injustice
(d) Honesty
Answer:
(c) Injustice
Explanation:
“Justice” means fairness and lawful treatment, whereas “Injustice” means unfairness.
10. What is the antonym of “Knowledge”?
(a) Learning
(b) Wisdom
(c) Ignorance
(d) Education
Answer:
(c) Ignorance
Explanation:
“Knowledge” means information and understanding, while “Ignorance” means lack of knowledge.