Antonyms questions with solutions

1. Question 1Easy

   Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: RAPID

   • A.silent
   • B.slowCorrect
   • C.round
   • D.heavy
   • E.swift
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   "rapid" means happening quickly. The word most nearly opposite in meaning is "slow".

2. Question 2Easy

   Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: BEGIN

   • A.gather
   • B.wander
   • C.commence
   • D.polish
   • E.concludeCorrect
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   "begin" means to start. The word most nearly opposite in meaning is "conclude".

3. Question 3Easy

   Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: ANCIENT

   • A.eager
   • B.modernCorrect
   • C.level
   • D.age-old
   • E.hollow
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   "ancient" means very old. The word most nearly opposite in meaning is "modern".

4. Question 4Easy

   Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: ANCIENT

   • A.ModernCorrect
   • B.Old
   • C.Historic
   • D.Aged
   • E.Past
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   'Ancient' means very old, so its opposite is 'modern', meaning of the present time. 'Old' and 'aged' are near-synonyms, not opposites.

5. Question 5Easy

   Choose the word opposite in meaning to: EXPAND

   • A.Enlarge
   • B.ContractCorrect
   • C.Extend
   • D.Spread
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   'Expand' means to increase in size. 'Contract' means to shrink or become smaller — the direct opposite.

6. Question 6Easy

   Choose the word opposite in meaning to: PERMIT

   • A.ForbidCorrect
   • B.Allow
   • C.Approve
   • D.Grant
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   'Permit' means to allow. 'Forbid' means to prohibit — the direct opposite.

7. Question 7Easy

   Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: HAPPY

   • A.miserableCorrect
   • B.joyful
   • C.plain
   • D.sturdy
   • E.distant
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   "happy" means feeling pleasure. The word most nearly opposite in meaning is "miserable".

8. Question 8Easy

   Choose the word opposite in meaning to: TRANSPARENT

   • A.Clear
   • B.OpaqueCorrect
   • C.Visible
   • D.Lucid
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   'Transparent' means see-through. 'Opaque' means not allowing light to pass through — the direct opposite.

9. Question 9Easy

   Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: ABUNDANT

   • A.narrow
   • B.plentiful
   • C.hostile
   • D.scarceCorrect
   • E.fragile
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   "abundant" means existing in large quantity. The word most nearly opposite in meaning is "scarce".

10. Question 10Easy

    Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: CALM

    • A.metallic
    • B.agitatedCorrect
    • C.crimson
    • D.tranquil
    • E.frequent
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    "calm" means free from disturbance. The word most nearly opposite in meaning is "agitated".

11. Question 11Easy

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to: ASCEND

    • A.DescendCorrect
    • B.Climb
    • C.Rise
    • D.Mount
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    'Ascend' means to go up. 'Descend' means to go down — the direct opposite. Climb, rise and mount are similar in meaning to ascend.

12. Question 12Easy

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to: GENEROUS

    • A.StingyCorrect
    • B.Kind
    • C.Liberal
    • D.Charitable
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    'Generous' means willing to give freely. 'Stingy' means unwilling to spend or give — the direct opposite.

These are 12 of 38 antonyms questions in the bank. Attempt the rest with instant feedback in the practice drills, or under a clock in the mock tests.