Test: Antonyms- 2 - CAT MCQ

Victorious is an antonym for defeated in beaten topic.

The antonym of Graceful is Awkward.

Nadir : the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.
progress : forward or onward movement towards a destination.
Liberty : the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views.
Zenith : highest point.
Modernity : the quality or condition of being modern.

Antonym of Nadir is Zenith

As nouns the difference between economy and extravagance is that economy is effective management of the resources of a community or system while extravagance is excessive or superfluous expenditure of money.

As an adjective economy is cheap to run; using minimal resources; representing good value for money
 

The antonym of PERTINENT is Irrelevant.

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.
 

Discourteous is rude and have no consideration for the feelings of other people.
Urbane is one who appears polite and comfortable in social situations.

The correct antonym of the word vanity is humility. Vanity means excessive pride on one's success and attainments which might be unjustified or unreal. Thus, the opposite of vanity is humility which means humbleness or not having too much pride.

Definition of Rarely:
- Infrequently or seldom
- Not occurring often or regularly

To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning of the word "rarely" and compare it with the given options.
Meaning of the options:
- A:

Hardly

- Meaning similar to "rarely," indicating something happening infrequently or seldom.
- B:

Definitely

- Meaning certain or without a doubt, not related to frequency.
- C:

Frequently

- Meaning occurring often or regularly, opposite of "rarely."
- D:

Periodically

- Meaning happening at regular intervals, not the same as "rarely."
Analysis:
Given that "rarely" means infrequently or seldom, we can eliminate options B and D as they do not align with this meaning. Now let's compare the remaining options:
- A:

Hardly

- This option aligns with the meaning of "rarely," as it also indicates something happening infrequently or seldom.
- C:

Frequently

- This option is the opposite of "rarely" and does not match its meaning.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is option A:

Hardly

. It is the closest in meaning to "rarely" and indicates something happening infrequently or seldom.

Malicious means evil and Kind means gracious.
So, Kind is the antonym of Malicious

Epilogue means 'a conclusion of a book or play' the opposite being Prelude meaning 'the event or action that serves as a beginning of a story or play’. For example: The prelude was so interesting that I decided to read the book.

'Capacious' means large or extensive.
The correct antonym of the given word is option D, 'limited' which means restricted or insufficient.
Options A, B and C are incorrect because 'changeable' means uncertain or variable, 'foolish' means stupid and 'caring' means heeding or concerned.

Condense : make (something) denser or more concentrated.
Lengthen : make or become longer.
Expand : become or make larger or more extensive.
Distribute : give a share or a unit of (something) to each of a number of recipients.
Interpret : explain the meaning of (information or actions).

Antonym of Condense is Expand

The word "adaptable" means capable of adjusting or changing according to new circumstances. In the given options, we need to choose the word that has a similar meaning to "adaptable". Let's analyze each option:
A: Adoptable
- This word refers to something that is suitable or eligible for adoption. It does not have the same meaning as "adaptable".
B: Flexible
- This word means capable of bending or stretching easily without breaking. It is similar in meaning to "adaptable" as it implies the ability to adjust or change.
C: Yielding
- This word means giving way to pressure or force. While it can imply a certain level of adaptability, it does not fully capture the meaning of "adaptable".
D: Rigid
- This word means inflexible or stiff, the opposite of "adaptable". It does not have a similar meaning.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: Flexible as it is the word that best represents the meaning of "adaptable".

You think you will persuade him to live a comfortable life? Impossible! A Spartan way of life is sacrosanct for him. If something is sacrosanct, it is too holy or important to be allowed any harm. The opposite of holy is unholy.

Indiscreet : Imprudent, unwise.
Reliable : Dependable.
Honest : Truthful, sincere.
Prudent : Wise, judicious.
Stupid : Unintelligent, ignorant.

Antonym of Indiscreet is Prudent.
 

Definition:
- Familiar refers to something that is known or recognized.
- It can also mean something that is well-known or easily recognized due to frequent exposure or experience.
Options:
A. Unpleasant: Familiar does not necessarily mean unpleasant. It can be pleasant or neutral as well.
B. Dangerous: Familiarity does not imply danger. Something can be familiar without being dangerous.
C. Friendly: Familiarity can be associated with friendliness, as it implies a sense of comfort and ease.
D. Strange: Familiarity is the opposite of strange. If something is familiar, it is not strange.
Explanation:
- Option A is incorrect because familiarity does not imply unpleasantness.
- Option B is incorrect because familiarity does not imply danger.
- Option C is correct because familiarity is often associated with friendliness and comfort.
- Option D is incorrect because familiarity is the opposite of strange.
Conclusion:
The correct answer is C: Friendly. Familiarity usually implies a sense of friendliness and ease, rather than being unpleasant, dangerous, or strange.

The antonym of TANGIBLE is Ethereal.

Analysis:
To determine the word that is the opposite of "love," we need to evaluate each option given and determine which one represents a contrasting meaning.

The word that is the opposite of "love" is "hatred" (option B).
Explanation:
Here is the analysis of each option:
- Option A: Villainy
- Villainy refers to wicked or criminal behavior, which does not directly represent the opposite of love.
- Option B: Hatred
- Hatred is a strong feeling of intense dislike or animosity towards someone or something. It is the opposite of the positive and affectionate emotions associated with love.
- Option C: Compulsion
- Compulsion refers to the act of being forced or driven to do something. While it may not align with love, it does not directly represent the opposite of love either.
- Option D: Force
- Force refers to physical or mental strength or energy exerted to achieve a purpose. While it may be used in certain contexts that are contrary to love, it does not directly represent the opposite of love.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: Hatred.

Analysis:
The given question asks for the antonym of the word "FAMOUS". To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning of each option and choose the one that is opposite in meaning to "FAMOUS".

To find the antonym of "FAMOUS", we analyze each option:
A: Disgraced
- Disgraced means to have lost honor or reputation due to bad behavior or actions.
- This option does not convey the opposite meaning of "FAMOUS". Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
B: Popular
- Popular means being liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people.
- This option does not convey the opposite meaning of "FAMOUS". Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
C: Evil
- Evil refers to something morally wrong or harmful.
- This option does not convey the opposite meaning of "FAMOUS". Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
D: Unknown
- Unknown means not recognized, familiar, or widely known.
- This option conveys the opposite meaning of "FAMOUS" as it implies a lack of recognition or fame.
- Therefore, the correct answer is D: Unknown.
Conclusion:
The antonym of the word "FAMOUS" is "Unknown".

In this sentence we would be selecting the word which is opposite to "absolute" from the given options.
Absolute means not limited in any way. Thus, the opposite would be something which is limited. This gives us Option C
Scarce means in a very small amount. This always does not mean that it is limited. It is the wrong choice
Faulty means when there is a problem in something. It is the wrong option
Deficient means the lack of something that is required, this means the substance is absent and thus it cannot be limited. It is also the wrong option 
Option C is correct 

The antonym of FRUGAL is EXTRAVAGANT.

Originally, insipid traces back to the Latin insipidus, which meant "tasteless." This word takes its form from a contraction of in-, meaning "not," and sapidus, meaning "tasty" and in turn derives from the verb sapere, meaning "to taste."

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the given options:
A:

Disable

- This option is the opposite of the given word "ABLE", so it is not the correct answer.
B:

Inable

- This option is not a valid English word, so it is not the correct answer.
C:

Unable

- This option is the opposite of the given word "ABLE" and is a valid English word, so it is a potential correct answer.
D:

Misable

- This option is not a valid English word, so it is not the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Unable.

The word given is "hostility" and we need to find a word that is the opposite or has a similar meaning.
Options:
A: Courtesy
B: Hospitality
C: Relationship
D: Friendliness
Analysis:
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning of each option and choose the one that is most opposite to "hostility".
- Courtesy: Politeness, good manners
- Hospitality: Warm and welcoming behavior towards guests or strangers
- Relationship: Connection or association between two or more people
- Friendliness: Being kind and amicable towards others
Answer:
The correct answer is D: Friendliness.
Explanation:
- Hostility refers to a state of being unfriendly or aggressive, while friendliness refers to being kind and amicable towards others.
- Friendliness can be seen as the opposite of hostility, as it represents a positive and welcoming attitude.
- Therefore, friendliness is the most suitable word that is opposite in meaning to hostility among the given options.