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 “Abundant”?
(a) Plenty
(b) Ample
(c) Deficient
(d) Sufficient
Answer:
(c) Deficient
Explanation:
“Abundant” means existing in large quantities, whereas “Deficient” means lacking or insufficient.
2. What is the antonym of “Borrow”?
(a) Receive
(b) Lend
(c) Accept
(d) Take
Answer:
(b) Lend
Explanation:
“Borrow” means to take something temporarily, while “Lend” means to give something temporarily.
3. What is the antonym of “Combine”?
(a) Unite
(b) Merge
(c) Separate
(d) Connect
Answer:
(c) Separate
Explanation:
“Combine” means to join together, whereas “Separate” means to divide or keep apart.
4. What is the antonym of “Domestic”?
(a) Local
(b) Native
(c) Foreign
(d) Household
Answer:
(c) Foreign
Explanation:
“Domestic” means related to one’s own country or home, while “Foreign” means from another country.
5. What is the antonym of “Entrance”?
(a) Entry
(b) Opening
(c) Exit
(d) Gateway
Answer:
(c) Exit
Explanation:
“Entrance” means a way in, whereas “Exit” means a way out.
6. What is the antonym of “Frequent”?
(a) Regular
(b) Constant
(c) Infrequent
(d) Common
Answer:
(c) Infrequent
Explanation:
“Frequent” means occurring often, while “Infrequent” means occurring rarely.
7. What is the antonym of “Genuine”?
(a) Authentic
(b) Real
(c) Fake
(d) Original
Answer:
(c) Fake
Explanation:
“Genuine” means authentic or real, whereas “Fake” means counterfeit or false.
8. What is the antonym of “Hostile”?
(a) Aggressive
(b) Friendly
(c) Violent
(d) Angry
Answer:
(b) Friendly
Explanation:
“Hostile” means unfriendly or antagonistic, while “Friendly” means kind and pleasant.
9. What is the antonym of “Include”?
(a) Contain
(b) Involve
(c) Omit
(d) Add
Answer:
(c) Omit
Explanation:
“Include” means to have as part of something, whereas “Omit” means to leave out.
10. What is the antonym of “Junior”?
(a) Younger
(b) Smaller
(c) Senior
(d) Minor
Answer:
(c) Senior
Explanation:
“Junior” refers to someone younger or lower in rank, while “Senior” refers to someone older or higher in rank.