26. Choose the word opposite in meaning to FREQUENT.
- rare
- common
- regular
- usual
Answer: A) rare
Explanation: Frequent vs rare. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
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174 multiple-choice questions on English: Antonyms from English, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.
27. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PRAISE.
- commend
- applaud
- admire
- criticise
Answer: D) criticise
Explanation: Praise vs criticise. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
28. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PATIENT.
- composed
- calm
- impatient
- tolerant
Answer: C) impatient
Explanation: Patient vs impatient. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
29. Choose the word opposite in meaning to VERBOSE.
- wordy
- lengthy
- concise
- rambling
Answer: C) concise
Explanation: Verbose = wordy; opposite = concise. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
30. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ACRIMONIOUS.
- bitter
- amicable
- harsh
- hostile
Answer: B) amicable
Explanation: Acrimonious = bitter; opposite = amicable (friendly). Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
31. Choose the word opposite in meaning to HOSTILITY.
- enmity
- hatred
- friendship
- aggression
Answer: C) friendship
Explanation: Hostility vs friendship. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
32. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ERUDITE.
- scholarly
- ignorant
- educated
- learned
Answer: B) ignorant
Explanation: Erudite vs ignorant. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
33. Choose the word opposite in meaning to AFFABLE.
- friendly
- genial
- pleasant
- surly
Answer: D) surly
Explanation: Affable = friendly; opposite = surly (bad-tempered). Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
34. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ADROIT.
- skilful
- deft
- clumsy
- clever
Answer: C) clumsy
Explanation: Adroit vs clumsy. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
35. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ABUNDANT.
- copious
- ample
- plentiful
- scarce
Answer: D) scarce
Explanation: Abundant = plentiful; opposite = scarce. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
36. Choose the word opposite in meaning to FERVENT.
- passionate
- eager
- indifferent
- ardent
Answer: C) indifferent
Explanation: Fervent vs indifferent. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
37. Choose the word opposite in meaning to VOLUNTARY.
- optional
- compulsory
- free
- willing
Answer: B) compulsory
Explanation: Voluntary vs compulsory. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
38. Choose the word opposite in meaning to CIRCUMSPECT.
- wary
- rash
- cautious
- careful
Answer: B) rash
Explanation: Circumspect vs rash. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
39. Choose the word opposite in meaning to CONSTRUCT.
- demolish
- make
- build
- erect
Answer: A) demolish
Explanation: Construct vs demolish. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
40. Choose the word opposite in meaning to MODEST.
- simple
- humble
- shy
- boastful
Answer: D) boastful
Explanation: Modest vs boastful. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
41. Choose the word opposite in meaning to JUNIOR.
- subordinate
- minor
- senior
- younger
Answer: C) senior
Explanation: Junior vs senior. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
42. Choose the word opposite in meaning to OPULENT.
- wealthy
- impoverished
- rich
- lavish
Answer: B) impoverished
Explanation: Opulent = wealthy; opposite = impoverished. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
43. Choose the word opposite in meaning to CLANDESTINE.
- covert
- secret
- open
- hidden
Answer: C) open
Explanation: Clandestine vs open. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
44. Choose the word opposite in meaning to LIBERATE.
- rescue
- enslave
- free
- release
Answer: B) enslave
Explanation: Liberate vs enslave. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
45. Choose the word opposite in meaning to LETHARGIC.
- drowsy
- inactive
- energetic
- sluggish
Answer: C) energetic
Explanation: Lethargic vs energetic. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
46. Choose the word opposite in meaning to CAPTURE.
- catch
- trap
- seize
- release
Answer: D) release
Explanation: Capture vs release. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
47. Choose the word opposite in meaning to DILATORY.
- prompt
- tardy
- slow
- lazy
Answer: A) prompt
Explanation: Dilatory = slow to act; opposite = prompt. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
48. Choose the word opposite in meaning to NOBLE.
- dignified
- honourable
- ignoble
- great
Answer: C) ignoble
Explanation: Noble vs ignoble (base). Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
49. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PARSIMONIOUS.
- frugal
- generous
- miserly
- stingy
Answer: B) generous
Explanation: Parsimonious = very unwilling to spend; opposite = generous. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced
50. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PEACE.
- harmony
- war
- quiet
- calm
Answer: B) war
Explanation: Peace vs war. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential
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