Antonyms — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

Hindmost : furthest back, latest or ultramodern. Disposed : inclined or willing. Mature : fully developed physically, full-grown. Premature : occurring or done before the usual or proper time, too early. Unimportant : lacking in importance or significance. Foremost : most prominent in rank, importance, or position. So, antonym is Unimportant .

Defends: protect from harm or danger. Deprives: prevent (a person or place) from having or using something Devises: plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought Secures: fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost Deserts: to abandon that is to stop supporting or looking after Protects: keep safe from harm so the correct answer is Deserts.

Wonderful, Graceful, Handsome and Marvelous are more or less synonyms of Beautiful. Ugly posses opposite meaning of Beautiful.

Soothing: having a gently calming effect. Frightening, Scaring and Horrible are having similar meaning as Terrible. Delectable: delicious or humorous extremely attractive. So opposite of Terrible is soothing.

Succinctly: briefly and clearly expressed. Limitedly: restricted in size, amount, or extent;narrow. Spaciously and Broad based are similar to Widely and mean far apart, with a wide space or interval between. Narrowly: only just, by only a small margin. So, correct opposite is Narrowly.option D is also correct.

End, Diminish and Finish are similar to last. Grow is correct.

Forcible : done by force. Forceful : strong and assertive, vigorous and powerful. Tough : strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling. Haughty : arrogant or conceited Mighty : possessing great and impressive power or strength. So, opposite of Mighty is Weak.

Splendour : magnificent and splendid appearance, grandeur. Notoriety : the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. Fame : the state of being known by many people. Reputation : the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. Debasement : reduce (something) in quality or value, degrade. Glory : high renown or honour won by notable achievements, upgrade. Correct antonym is Debasement .

Retardation : delay or hold back in terms of progress or development. Retrogression : the process of returning to an earlier state, typically a worse one Transgression : an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence Progress : Development Impunity : exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. Correct option is Retrogression.

Modern : relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. Up-date : to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design. Recent : having happened, begun, or been done not long ago; belonging to a past period comparatively close to the present. Cast : throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction. Ancient : belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. Antonym of Modern is Ancient

Adverse : preventing success or development, harmful, unfavorable. Advanced : far on or ahead in development or progress. Retarded : less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual for one's age. Affluent : having a great deal of money, wealthy. Impecunious : having little or no money. Prosperous : successful in material terms, flourishing financially, wealthy. So, antonym of Prosperous is Impecunious.

Handicaps : a condition that markedly restricts a person's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially. Obstacles : a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress Obstructions : a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress, an obstacle or blockage. Hindrances : a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone. Promoters : a person or company that finances or organizes a sporting event, concert, or theatrical production. Impediments : a hindrance or obstruction in doing something. Only, Promoters posses the opposite meaning of Impediments.

Dignified : having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. Separated : cause to move or be apart. Isolated : far away from other places, buildings, or people, remote United : joined together politically, for a common purpose, or by common feelings. Divided separate or be separated into parts Antonym of Divided is United.

Resemblances : the state of resembling or being alike. Discrimination : the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex. Agreement : harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling. Differences : a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar Antonym of Differences is Resemblances .

Seniority : the fact or state of being older or higher in rank or status than someone else. Juniority : for or denoting young or younger people. Urbanity : urban life. Posteriority: chiefly Anatomy further back in position, of or nearer the rear or hind end. Inferiority : the condition of being lower in status or quality than another or others. Superiority : excellence, eminence, transcendence, mastery. Then, the antonym of Superiority is Inferiority.

Permeates : spread throughout (something), pervade. Includes : comprise or contain as part of a whole. Attracts : cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage. Invigorates : give strength or energy to. Repels : drive or force back or away. Haunts : (of a ghost) manifest or attract itself at (a place) regularly Antonyms of Haunts is Repels.

Hidden : kept out of sight, concealed. Surreptitious : kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. Obscure : not discovered or known about, uncertain. Exposed : make (something) visible by uncovering it. Hidden, Surreptitious, Obscure and Underhand are more or less synonyms to each other. So, antonym of Underhand is Exposed.

Evidence, Prove, Witness and Testify are the synonyms of each other. Confide : tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others. Then, Antonyms of Testify is Falsify.

Expensive : costing a lot of money. Compact : closely and neatly packed together, dense. Concrete : existing in a material or physical form; not abstract. Abstract : existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. Narrow : of small width in relation to length, limited in extent, amount, or scope. Extensive : covering or affecting a large area, large in amount or scale. Antonym of Extensive is Narrow.

Discovered : find unexpectedly or during a search. Exposed : make (something) visible by uncovering it. Revealed : make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. Concealed : kept secret, hidden Contended : struggle to surmount (a difficulty). Thus, antonym of Discovered is Concealed.

Hoard : a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded. Tolerate : bear, forbear, forebear, abide. Forbear : bear, forbear, forebear, abide. Begin : commence, induct. Abstain : restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something. Antonym of Abstain is Begin.

Aspersion : an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. Aversion : a strong dislike or disinclination. Confusion : uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required. Scarcity : the state of being scarce or in short supply, shortage. Profusion : an abundance or large quantity of something. So, Profusion and Scarcity are antonyms to each other.

Implicit : inherent, latent, ingrained, inherent, vested, latent, tacit. Obnoxious : extremely unpleasant. Pedantic : excessively concerned with minor details or rules, over scrupulous. Explicit : stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Obscure : not discovered or known about, uncertain Antonym of Obscure is Explicit.

Refulgent : shining very brightly. Effulgent : shining brightly, radiant, Meek : quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on, submissive. Alluring : powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating, seductive. Repulsive : archaic lacking friendliness or sympathy, lacking attraction. Antonym of Repulsive is Alluring.

Auxiliary : providing supplementary or additional help and support. Responsible : having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role. Salvageable : rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea. Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Ambiguous : not easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Antonyms of Ambiguous is Clear.

Loathsome : causing hatred or disgust, repulsive. Abominable : causing moral revulsion or alteration, slimy, sordid, disgusting, sickening, odious. Repugnant : extremely distasteful, unacceptable. Repulsive : archaic lacking friendliness or sympathy, lacking attraction. Attractive : pleasing or appealing to the senses, pleasant, engaging, captivating, fetching, attractive, charming. Antonyms of Attractive is Repulsive.

Merciful : showing or exercising mercy. Generous : showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. Tolerant : showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviour that one does not necessarily agree with Lenient : more merciful or tolerant than expected, flexible. Rigid : unable to bend or be forced out of shape, not flexible. Appropriate antonym of Rigid is Lenient.

Soft : easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold, not hard or firm to the touch, soft, bland, malleable, moderate, tender, flaccid Friendly : kind and pleasant. Unwise : (of a person or action) not wise or sensible, foolish. Malevolent : having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Benign : gentle and kind. Appropriate antonym of Benign is Malevolent.

Unnatural : not existing in nature, artificial, abnormal. Synthetic : made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product. Artificial : made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural. Sham : a thing that is not what it is purported to be, splash, pretense, veneer. Genuine : truly what something is said to be, authentic. Antonym of Genuine is Sham.

Dull : lacking interest or excitement. Ancient : belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. Social : relating to society or its organization. Common : occurring, found, or done often, prevalent. Singular : exceptionally good or great; remarkable. Antonym of Singular is Common.

Rich : having a great deal of money or assets, wealthy. Miserable : wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Extravagant : lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. Frugal : sparing or economical as regards money or food, thrifty, prudent. Antonym of Frugal is Extravagant.

Give : freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone). Allow : permit. Preserve : maintain (something) in its original or existing state. Forbid : refuse to allow. Permit : Allow. Antonym of Permit is Forbid.

Expand : become or make larger or more extensive. Destroy : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. Build : construct (something) by putting parts or material together. Weaken make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength. Consolidate : make (something) physically stronger or more solid. Antonym of Consolidate is Weaken.

Intricate : very complicated or detailed. Calm : not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. Dainty : delicately small and pretty. Serious : demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application. Trivial : of little value or importance. Antonym of Trivial is Serious.

Retreat : digress, recoil, shrink back, retrograde, fall back. Conceal : hide, secrete, conceal, stash, wrap. Deprive : debar, shear, bereave, mulct, denude. Convict : declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. Acquit : liberate, rid, set free, release, exempt. Antonyms of Acquit is Convict.

Disallow : disapprove, shove away, throw away, throw off, discard. Daily : done, produced, or occurring every day or every weekday, per diem. Descend : move or fall downwards. Never : at no time in the past or future, not ever. Always : at all times, on all occasions. Antonym of Always is Never.

Repulsion : hatred, hate, disgust, dislike, aversion. Disappear : fade away, be erased, vanish, die down, wear down. Departure : exit, leave, going, outgo, way going. Modern : recent, contemporaneous, present-day, hodiernal. Ancient : pristine, old, antiquated, primitive, archaic. Antonym of Ancient is Modern.

Blunt : bovine, obtuse, lotus flower, thickheaded, thickskulled. Bold : daring, courageous, perky, impudent, daredevil. Timid : sneaky, fainthearted, shy, recreant, poor-spirited. Sweet : sugary, sisterly, dulcet, mawkish, unleavened. Bitter : bitterish, sore Antonym of Bitter is Sweet.

Narrow : contracted, limited, parochial, illiberal, abridged. Coward : sissy, sneak, recreant, capon, caitiff. Sharp : fast, snappy, nimble, rapid, darting. Dull : feeble, low, lackluster, bovine, surly. Bright : radiant, vivid, orient, splendent, flamboyant. Antonym of Bright is Dull.

Following: coming after or as a result of. Refusing: indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. Contradicting: deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite. Protesting: a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. Ordering: let, enjoin, license, order, send an order, ordain. Obeying: acting according to what one has been asked So antonym of obeying is refusing.