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 “Jovial”?
(a) Cheerful
(b) Merry
(c) Melancholy
(d) Happy
Answer:
(c) Melancholy
Explanation:
“Jovial” means cheerful and friendly, while “Melancholy” means sad or gloomy.
2. What is the antonym of “Barren”?
(a) Dry
(b) Fertile
(c) Empty
(d) Sterile
Answer:
(b) Fertile
Explanation:
“Barren” means unable to produce vegetation, while “Fertile” means capable of producing abundant growth.
3. What is the antonym of “Cautious”?
(a) Careful
(b) Alert
(c) Reckless
(d) Watchful
Answer:
(c) Reckless
Explanation:
“Cautious” means careful to avoid danger, whereas “Reckless” means careless about consequences.
4. What is the antonym of “Dainty”?
(a) Delicate
(b) Elegant
(c) Coarse
(d) Refined
Answer:
(c) Coarse
Explanation:
“Dainty” means delicate and refined, while “Coarse” means rough and lacking refinement.
5. What is the antonym of “Eternal”?
(a) Endless
(b) Everlasting
(c) Fleeting
(d) Timeless
Answer:
(c) Fleeting
Explanation:
“Eternal” means lasting forever, whereas “Fleeting” means lasting for a very short time.
6. What is the antonym of “Fierce”?
(a) Violent
(b) Aggressive
(c) Mild
(d) Savage
Answer:
(c) Mild
Explanation:
“Fierce” means aggressive and intense, while “Mild” means gentle and not severe.
7. What is the antonym of “Gloomy”?
(a) Dark
(b) Miserable
(c) Cheerful
(d) Sad
Answer:
(c) Cheerful
Explanation:
“Gloomy” means sad or dark, whereas “Cheerful” means happy and positive.
8. What is the antonym of “Harsh”?
(a) Severe
(b) Rough
(c) Gentle
(d) Cruel
Answer:
(c) Gentle
Explanation:
“Harsh” means unpleasantly rough or strict, while “Gentle” means mild and kind.
9. What is the antonym of “Ignorant”?
(a) Unaware
(b) Illiterate
(c) Informed
(d) Uneducated
Answer:
(c) Informed
Explanation:
“Ignorant” means lacking knowledge, whereas “Informed” means having knowledge or awareness.
10. What is the antonym of “Jeopardize”?
(a) Endanger
(b) Threaten
(c) Safeguard
(d) Risk
Answer:
(c) Safeguard
Explanation:
“Jeopardize” means to put something at risk, while “Safeguard” means to protect from danger.