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 “Diligent”?
(a) Hardworking
(b) Industrious
(c) Lazy
(d) Careful
Answer:
(c) Lazy
Explanation:
“Diligent” means showing careful and persistent effort, while “Lazy” means unwilling to work.
2. What is the antonym of “Brilliant”?
(a) Intelligent
(b) Radiant
(c) Dull
(d) Bright
Answer:
(c) Dull
Explanation:
“Brilliant” means very bright or intelligent, while “Dull” means lacking brightness or intelligence.
3. What is the antonym of “Chaos”?
(a) Disorder
(b) Confusion
(c) Order
(d) Turmoil
Answer:
(c) Order
Explanation:
“Chaos” means complete disorder, whereas “Order” means a well-organized state.
4. What is the antonym of “Danger”?
(a) Threat
(b) Risk
(c) Safety
(d) Hazard
Answer:
(c) Safety
Explanation:
“Danger” means the possibility of harm, while “Safety” means protection from harm.
5. What is the antonym of “Empty”?
(a) Hollow
(b) Vacant
(c) Full
(d) Blank
Answer:
(c) Full
Explanation:
“Empty” means containing nothing, whereas “Full” means containing as much as possible.
6. What is the antonym of “Fragile”?
(a) Weak
(b) Delicate
(c) Tough
(d) Brittle
Answer:
(c) Tough
Explanation:
“Fragile” means easily broken, while “Tough” means strong and durable.
7. What is the antonym of “Eloquent”?
(a) Fluent
(b) Expressive
(c) Inarticulate
(d) Persuasive
Answer:
(c) Inarticulate
Explanation:
“Eloquent” means speaking clearly and effectively, whereas “Inarticulate” means unable to express ideas clearly.
8. What is the antonym of “Feeble”?
(a) Weak
(b) Frail
(c) Robust
(d) Fragile
Answer:
(c) Robust
Explanation:
“Feeble” means weak or lacking strength, while “Robust” means strong and healthy.
9. What is the antonym of “Gracious”?
(a) Courteous
(b) Kind
(c) Rude
(d) Polite
Answer:
(c) Rude
Explanation:
“Gracious” means polite and kind, whereas “Rude” means impolite or disrespectful.
10. What is the antonym of “Knowledgeable”?
(a) Educated
(b) Skilled
(c) Uninformed
(d) Learned
Answer:
(c) Uninformed
Explanation:
“Knowledgeable” means having a lot of knowledge, while “Uninformed” means lacking information or awareness.