Antonym Exercise A Directions: In each of the following antonym questions, a word printed in capital letters precedes five lettered words or phrases. From these five lettered words or phrases, pick the one most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word. Because some of the questions require you to distinguish fine shades of meaning, be sure to consider all the choices before deciding which one is best.
1. ORTHODOXY:
A.renown
B.trepidation
C.unconventionality
D.inquisitiveness
E.remoteness
A B C D E
C
2. SUMPTUOUS:
A.dank
B.frequent
C.partial
D.restrained
E.open
A B C D E
D
3. DESICCATE:
A.lengthen
B.hallow
C.exonerate
D.saturate
E.anesthetize
A B C D E
D
4. ENTRENCH:
A.defy
B.oust
C.extinguish
D.squander
E.intercede
A B C D E
B
5. ENERVATE:
A.narrate
B.enrage
C.accomplish
D.invigorate
E.acquiesce
A B C D E
D
6. LACKLUSTER:
A.superficial
B.courteous
C.vibrant
D.complex
E.abundant
A B C D E
C
7. GRANDIOSE:
A.docile
B.unlikely to occur
C.simple and unimposing
D.light in weight
E.uncommunicative
A B C D E
C
8. DISSOLUTION:
A.retribution
B.compliance
C.futility
D.persuasion
E.establishment
A B C D E
E
9. SCAD:
A.parsimony
B.allocation
C.dearth
D.restraint
E.provision
A B C D E
C
10. CENSURE:
A.augment
B.eradicate
C.enthrall
D.commend
E.reform
A B C D E
D
11. MOURNFUL:
A.informal
B.sympathetic
C.private
D.appropriate
E.joyous
A B C D E
E
12. TRANSIENCE:
A.slowness
B.permanence
C.lack of caution
D.desire for perfection
E.original nature
A B C D E
B
13. APOTHEOSIS:
A.departure from tradition
B.impatience with stupidity
C.demotion from glory
D.surrender to impulse
E.cause for grief
A B C D E
C
14. SLUR:
A.sensitivity
B.sacrifice
C.understatement
D.challenge
E.commendation
A B C D E
E
15. OBLIQUITY:
A.praise
B.straightforwardness
C.conformity
D.self-righteousness
E.depreciation
A B C D E
B
16. LIMBER:
A.sturdy
B.orderly
C.durable
D.stiff
E.gloomy
A B C D E
D
17. ENTICE:
A.repel
B.authorize
C.baffle
D.misplace
E.diminish
A B C D E
A
18. PARSIMONIOUS:
A.appropriate
B.generous
C.complete
D.radiant
E.ongoing
A B C D E
B
19. IRK:
A.pry
B.tinge
C.beguile
D.convince
E.soothe
A B C D E
E
20. PROTRUSION:
A.deep recess
B.strong dislike
C.growing scarcity
D.illusion
E.chaos
A B C D E
A
Antonym Exercise B Directions: In each of the following antonym questions, a word printed in capital letters precedes five lettered words or phrases. From these five lettered words or phrases, pick the one most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word. Because some of the questions require you to distinguish fine shades of meaning, be sure to consider all the choices before deciding which one is best.
1. COMPLY:
A.simplify
B.strive
C.rebel
D.unite
E.appreciate
A B C D E
C
2. UNGAINLY:
A.slender
B.graceful
C.restrained
D.inaccurate
E.unnoticed
A B C D E
B
3. RESTIVENESS:
A.completeness
B.conviction
C.concern
D.docility
E.petulance
A B C D E
D
4. CHARY:
A.lugubrious
B.brash
C.indifferent
D.graceful
E.scornful
A B C D E
B
5. CREDIT:
A.believe false
B.treat as equal
C.make more difficult
D.underemphasize
E.forget
A B C D E
A
6. SAGE:
A.zealot
B.miser
C.braggart
D.fool
E.tyrant
A B C D E
D
7. STILTED:
A.informal
B.verbose
C.secretive
D.senseless
E.tentative
A B C D E
A
8. HALLOW:
A.keep silence
B.prove incorrect
C.accuse openly
D.desecrate
E.instigate
A B C D E
D
9. HEDGE:
A.act on impulse
B.refuse to represent
C.state without qualification
D.make a foolish comment
E.establish a connection
A B C D E
C
10. INDUSTRY:
A.cleanliness
B.pragmatism
C.sloth
D.promptness
E.abasement
A B C D E
C
11. COGENT:
A.contemplative
B.unpersuasive
C.expository
D.stable
E.inconceivable
A B C D E
B
12. SOBRIETY:
A.influence
B.nonchalance
C.holiness
D.civility
E.mirth
A B C D E
E
13. ADMONITION:
A.premonition
B.hallucination
C.escape
D.commendation
E.trepidation
A B C D E
D
14. CRITICAL:
A.unimportant
B.uncertail
C.silent
D.coherent
E.destructive
A B C D E
A
15. FICKLE:
A.spotless
B.industrious
C.welcome
D.urgent
E.loyal
A B C D E
E
16. STUPEFY:
A.lie
B.bend
C.enliven
D.talk nonsense
E.consider thoughtfully
A B C D E
C
17. SPUNK:
A.success
B.timidity
C.growing awareness
D.lack of intelligence
E.loss of prestige
A B C D E
B
18. ABROGATE:
A.transgress
B.signify
C.alleviate
D.question
E.ratify
A B C D E
E
19. DISPARITY:
A.timidity
B.complacency
C.bigotry
D.likeness
E.influence
A B C D E
D
20. QUIXOTIC:
A.slow
B.abstemious
C.pragmatic
D.benevolent
E.grave
A B C D E
C
Antonym Exercise C Directions: In each of the following antonym questions, a word printed in capital letters precedes five lettered words or phrases. From these five lettered words or phrases, pick the one most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word. Because some of the questions require you to distinguish fine shades of meaning, be sure to consider all the choices before deciding which one is best.
1. MEALYMOUTHED:
A.hungry
B.indefinite
C.tightlipped
D.sincere
E.apathetic
A B C D E
D
2. CAVIL:
A.discern
B.disclose
C.introduce
D.flatter
E.commend
A B C D E
E
3. DISJOINTED:
A.responsible
B.connected
C.implied
D.useful
E.imprecise
A B C D E
B
4. COMPOSE: A. disturb B. reveal C. strengthenD. isolate E. prevent