Antonyms MCQs with Answers – Solved from Past Papers

Expand = make larger; condense = make smaller/more compact — direct opposite.

Deviant = departing from norm; regular = conforming to norm — direct opposite.

Fallacious = based on a mistaken/false belief; truthful = truthful — direct opposite.

Elated = extremely happy; sad = unhappy — direct opposite.

Taciturn = reserved, saying little; garrulous = excessively talkative — direct opposite.

Recondite = obscure/hidden; patent = obvious, plainly visible — direct opposite.

Effluvium = an unpleasant odour; fragrance = pleasant smell — direct opposite.

Meticulous = very careful and precise; sloppy = careless — direct opposite.

Fallacy = a mistaken belief; truth = fact/reality — direct opposite.

Attract = draw toward; repel = drive away — direct opposite.

Abstruse = difficult to understand; obvious/lucid/plain are all opposites — 'all of these' is correct.

Mordant/acerbic/caustic/corrosive = biting, sharp; pleasant = agreeable — the odd one out is pleasant.

Raucous/hoarse/strident/discordant = harsh-sounding; subdued = quiet, soft — the opposite.

Filthy = extremely dirty; clean = free from dirt — direct opposite.

Artificial = man-made, not real; natural = existing in nature — direct opposite.

Ductile = easily bent/pliable; stiff = rigid, not bending — direct opposite.

Foremost = most important/leading; unimportant = of little consequence — direct opposite.

Denigrate = criticize unfairly; boost = praise/promote — direct opposite.

Singular = unique, one of a kind; common = ordinary, widespread — direct opposite.

Brazen = bold and shameless; bashful = shy, timid — direct opposite.

Conversant = familiar/well-informed; inexperienced = lacking familiarity — direct opposite.

Heartfelt = sincere, deeply felt; insincere = not genuine — direct opposite.

Pessimistic = expecting the worst; hopeful = expecting good — direct opposite.

Credulous = too ready to believe; skeptical = doubting readily — direct opposite.

Accessible = easy to reach; inaccessible/limited/restricted all oppose it — 'all of these'.

Perdition/doom/hell/infernal = damnation; heaven = paradise — the odd one out.

Prosaic/pedestrian/prosy/tedious = dull; interesting = engaging — the odd one out.

Vagrant = wandering, having no fixed home; stable = settled, fixed — direct opposite.

Enormous = very large; tiny = very small — direct opposite.

Frivolous = silly, not serious; wise = thoughtful, serious — direct opposite.

Quiescent = inactive, dormant; active = engaged in action — direct opposite.

Stale = no longer fresh; fresh = newly made — direct opposite.

Pacific = peaceful; aggressive = hostile, combative — direct opposite.

Awe = reverent wonder; contempt = scorn, disdain — direct opposite.

Penurious = extremely stingy/poor; generous = giving freely — direct opposite.

Perspicacious = shrewd, insightful; dull = slow-witted — direct opposite.

Lenient = merciful, not strict; strict = severe in discipline — direct opposite.

Felicity = intense happiness; sadness = unhappiness — direct opposite.

Accost = approach/confront boldly; avoid/neglect/scorn all oppose it — 'all of these'.

Epitome/abridgment/abstract/compendium = summary; antithesis = the opposite — odd one out.

Apocryphal/mythical/obscure/unsubstantiated = doubtful; genuine = authentic — odd one out.

Amicable = friendly; hostile = unfriendly — direct opposite.

Recondite = hidden, obscure; manifest = clear, obvious — direct opposite.

Wean = separate/detach (from a habit); attach = join, bind — direct opposite.

Philistine = uncultured person; cultured = refined, educated — direct opposite.

Mammoth = huge; small = little — direct opposite.

Dwarf = very small being; giant = very large being — direct opposite.

Matutinal = of the morning; crepuscular = of twilight/evening — direct opposite.

Impervious = not affected by; prone = susceptible/likely to be affected — direct opposite.

Astute = shrewd, clever; stupid = lacking intelligence — direct opposite.

Applicable = relevant; irrelevant = not relevant — direct opposite.

Abate = lessen; enhance/foster/augment all mean increase — 'all of these'.

Acerbity = sharpness/bitterness; sweetness/mellowness/mildness all oppose it — 'all of these'.

Flummox/baffle/confound/perplex = confuse; enlighten = make clear — odd one out.

Revealed = made known; concealed = hidden — direct opposite.

Friend = ally; enemy = foe — direct opposite.

Gumption = initiative, drive; apathy = lack of interest — direct opposite.

Prodigal = wastefully extravagant; thrifty = careful with money — direct opposite.

Niggardly = stingy; generous = giving freely — direct opposite.

Elastic = flexible, stretchy; rigid = stiff, unyielding — direct opposite.

Famous = well-known; obscure = little-known — direct opposite.

Impecunious = having little money; wealthy = rich — direct opposite.

Bemuse = confuse, puzzle; clarify = make clear — direct opposite.

Incur = bring upon oneself; avoid = keep away from — direct opposite.

Brusque = abrupt/rude; courteous = polite — direct opposite.

Aberrant = deviating from norm; steadfast and persistent both mean unchanging — 'both a&b'.

Addendum = something added; detriment/lessening/subtraction all oppose addition — 'all of above'.

Impoverished/broke/destitute/impecunious = poor; wealthy = rich — odd one out.

Pathological = relating to disease; healthy = free from disease — direct opposite.

Apposite = appropriate, suitable; inappropriate = not suitable — direct opposite.

Pique = irritation/resentment; joy = pleasure — direct opposite.

Nebulous = vague, unclear; apparent = clear, obvious — direct opposite.

Garbled = jumbled, unclear; unscramble = restore to clarity — direct opposite.

Harmonious = in agreement/peaceful; hostile = antagonistic — direct opposite.

Labor = work with effort; rest = cease work — direct opposite.

Quiescent = inactive, dormant; active = engaged — direct opposite.

Accelerate = speed up; delay = slow down/postpone — direct opposite.

Provoke = stir up, incite; allay = calm, reduce — direct opposite.

Pathological = diseased; healthy = free from disease — direct opposite.

Abject = miserable, wretched; commendable/exalted/excellent all oppose it — 'all of above'.

Paucity = scarcity, small amount; surplus = excess amount — direct opposite.

Minuscule/diminutive/lilliputian/miniature = very small; majuscule = large (capital letter) — odd one out.

Torture = infliction of pain/agony; peace = tranquility, absence of suffering — direct opposite.

Pardon = forgive; punish = penalize — direct opposite.

Sartorial = relating to fine tailoring; homespun = plain, unsophisticated cloth/style — direct opposite.

Mite = a tiny amount/creature; whole = entire, complete — direct opposite.

Senile = mentally infirm from age; alert = mentally sharp — direct opposite.

Facetious = joking, not serious; serious = grave, earnest — direct opposite.

Revenge = retaliation; pardon = forgiveness — direct opposite.

Sartorial = elegant tailoring; homespun = plain, rustic — direct opposite.

Earnest = serious, sincere; frivolous = not serious, trivial — direct opposite.

Dismantle = take apart; build = construct — direct opposite.

Abridge = shorten; augment = enlarge, increase — direct opposite.

Abjure = renounce, reject; espouse and support both mean to embrace — 'both a&b'.

Hypocrisy = pretence of virtue; uprightness = moral integrity — direct opposite.

Eclat/eminence/esteem/plaudit = brilliance/acclaim; dullness = lack of brilliance — odd one out.

Selfish = self-centered; altruistic = concerned for others — direct opposite.

Foe = enemy; friend = ally — direct opposite.

Docile = submissive, easily led; unyielding = firm, refusing to give in — direct opposite.

Inordinate = excessive; moderate = within reasonable limits — direct opposite.

Profligate = recklessly extravagant; thrifty = careful with money — direct opposite.

Spurious = false, fake; genuine = real, authentic — direct opposite.

Dearth = scarcity, lack; abundance = plentiful supply — direct opposite.

Serene = calm, peaceful; anxious = worried, uneasy — direct opposite.

Sceptical = doubting; certain = sure, confident — direct opposite.

Archetype = original model; copy = reproduction — direct opposite.

Abrogate = repeal/abolish a law; enact and institute both mean to establish a law — 'both a&b'.

Onerous = burdensome, heavy; light = easy, not heavy — direct opposite.

Welter/clutter/fuddle/jumble = disorder; order = arrangement — odd one out.

Euphony = pleasant sound; cacophony = harsh discordant sound — direct opposite.

Disparage = belittle, criticize; praise = express approval — direct opposite.

Dexterous = skillful; inexpert = unskilled — direct opposite.

Doleful = mournful, sad; vivacious = lively, cheerful — direct opposite.

Lucid = clear, easy to understand; vague = unclear — direct opposite.

Restoration = restoring/repair; depredation = plundering/damage — direct opposite.

Banal = commonplace, unoriginal; extraordinary = remarkable, uncommon — direct opposite.

Peaked = pale, sickly-looking; ruddy = healthy red complexion — direct opposite.

Taciturn = reserved, silent; loquacious = very talkative — direct opposite.

Celibate = unmarried/abstaining from sex; married = joined in marriage — direct opposite.

Apathy = lack of interest; zeal = great enthusiasm — direct opposite.

Absolve = clear of blame; execute and condemn both mean to pronounce guilty/punish — 'both a&b'.

Gregarious = sociable, fond of company; lonesome = solitary — direct opposite.

Flaunt/brandish/display/exhibit = show off openly; cover = hide — odd one out.

Quotidian = daily, commonplace; extraordinary = unusual, remarkable — direct opposite.

Curtail = cut short; prolong = extend — direct opposite.

Parsimony = extreme frugality/stinginess; generosity = liberal giving — direct opposite.

Ingest = take in/swallow; disgorge = expel/vomit out — direct opposite.

Scurrilous = grossly abusive; decent = polite, proper — direct opposite.

Kowtow = act obsequiously, submit; snub = rebuff, treat with disdain — direct opposite.

Sloppy = careless, untidy; careful = attentive to detail — direct opposite.

Chaste = pure, abstaining sexually; promiscuous = engaging in casual sex — direct opposite.

Abstemious = moderate, sparing (esp. in food/drink); gluttonous/greedy/hungry all oppose it — 'all of these'.

Perpetrator/culprit/felon/miscreant = wrongdoer; police = law enforcer — odd one out.

Picayune/piddling/trifling/trivial = petty, insignificant; colossal = huge, significant — odd one out.

Malaise = general discomfort/uneasiness; comfort = ease and well-being — direct opposite.