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 “Noble”?
(a) Honorable
(b) Virtuous
(c) Mean
(d) Respectable
Answer:
(c) Mean
Explanation:
“Noble” means having high moral qualities, whereas “Mean” means unkind or selfish.
2. What is the antonym of “Obedient”?
(a) Dutiful
(b) Respectful
(c) Rebellious
(d) Loyal
Answer:
(c) Rebellious
Explanation:
“Obedient” means willing to follow rules or commands, while “Rebellious” means resisting authority.
3. What is the antonym of “Prosperity”?
(a) Wealth
(b) Success
(c) Poverty
(d) Fortune
Answer:
(c) Poverty
Explanation:
“Prosperity” means wealth and success, whereas “Poverty” means extreme lack of money or resources.
4. What is the antonym of “Quick”?
(a) Rapid
(b) Swift
(c) Sluggish
(d) Fast
Answer:
(c) Sluggish
Explanation:
“Quick” means moving fast, while “Sluggish” means slow and inactive.
5. What is the antonym of “Reward”?
(a) Prize
(b) Benefit
(c) Punishment
(d) Gift
Answer:
(c) Punishment
Explanation:
“Reward” means something given in return for good behavior, whereas “Punishment” is given for wrongdoing.
6. What is the antonym of “Scarcity”?
(a) Shortage
(b) Lack
(c) Plenty
(d) Deficiency
Answer:
(c) Plenty
Explanation:
“Scarcity” means insufficient supply, while “Plenty” means more than enough availability.
7. What is the antonym of “Temporary”?
(a) Short-lived
(b) Brief
(c) Permanent
(d) Passing
Answer:
(c) Permanent
Explanation:
“Temporary” means lasting for a short time, whereas “Permanent” means lasting forever or indefinitely.
8. What is the antonym of “Unity”?
(a) Agreement
(b) Togetherness
(c) Division
(d) Harmony
Answer:
(c) Division
Explanation:
“Unity” means being joined together, while “Division” means separation or disagreement.
9. What is the antonym of “Victory”?
(a) Achievement
(b) Triumph
(c) Surrender
(d) Success
Answer:
(c) Surrender
Explanation:
“Victory” means winning, whereas “Surrender” means giving up or yielding.
10. What is the antonym of “Wisdom”?
(a) Intelligence
(b) Insight
(c) Stupidity
(d) Knowledge
Answer:
(c) Stupidity
Explanation:
“Wisdom” means good judgment and understanding, while “Stupidity” means lack of intelligence or sense.