English Language — Antonyms Questions & Answers

Q.1 Easy Antonyms

Complete the cloze test: 'The dictator's _____ regime suppressed freedom, whereas the new democratic government promised transparency and liberty.'

A Authoritarian

B Transparent

C Benevolent

D Democratic

Correct Answer: A. Authoritarian

EXPLANATION

Authoritarian (antonym of democratic/transparent) fits the contrast. The regime suppressed freedom, contrasting with the new government's promise of freedom and transparency.

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Q.2 Easy Antonyms

Which of the following is NOT an antonym of 'TACITURN' (quiet, reserved)?

A Garrulous

B Loquacious

C Voluble

D Cryptic

Correct Answer: D. Cryptic

EXPLANATION

Garrulous, loquacious, and voluble all mean talkative or verbose—antonyms of taciturn. Cryptic means mysterious or unclear, which is unrelated to taciturnity.

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Q.3 Easy Antonyms

Complete the cloze test: 'While the former minister's verbose speeches were criticized, the current minister's _____ communication style has been widely appreciated.'

A Concise

B Lengthy

C Detailed

D Eloquent

Correct Answer: A. Concise

EXPLANATION

Concise is the antonym of verbose (wordy). The contrast indicated by 'while' requires an opposite quality. Concise means brief and to the point.

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Q.4 Easy Antonyms

Read the passage: 'The startup's ephemeral success in the market was attributed to its innovative approach, yet competitors soon caught up.' Which word is the best antonym for 'ephemeral' in this context?

A Permanent

B Fleeting

C Temporary

D Brief

Correct Answer: A. Permanent

EXPLANATION

Ephemeral means lasting a very short time. Permanent is its direct antonym, meaning lasting indefinitely. Fleeting, temporary, and brief are synonyms of ephemeral.

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Q.5 Easy Antonyms

Correct the error: 'The economist's perspicacious analysis revealed the market's inherent propensity for growth.' This sentence:

A Contains an antonymic error

B Is grammatically correct but semantically inconsistent

C Is completely correct

D Requires antonym replacement

Correct Answer: C. Is completely correct

EXPLANATION

Perspicacious (keen insight) correctly pairs with market analysis; no error exists.

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Q.6 Easy Antonyms

Which word provides the best antonym for 'EPHEMERAL' in context of lasting value?

A Temporary

B Fleeting

C Permanent

D Transient

Correct Answer: C. Permanent

EXPLANATION

Ephemeral means short-lived; permanent means lasting indefinitely, providing the direct contrast.

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Q.7 Easy Antonyms

Read the passage: 'The CEO's candid remarks about company failures demonstrated her integrity.' The antonym of 'candid' would be closest to:

A Evasive

B Honest

C Transparent

D Sincere

Correct Answer: A. Evasive

EXPLANATION

Candid means frank and open; evasive means avoiding direct answers, making it the opposite.

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Q.8 Easy Antonyms

In the sentence: 'The acrimonious debate between the two leaders left the audience bewildered,' which word is most nearly the OPPOSITE of 'acrimonious'?

A Harmonious

B Verbose

C Eloquent

D Aggressive

Correct Answer: A. Harmonious

EXPLANATION

Acrimonious means bitter and harsh; harmonious means peaceful and agreeable, making it the direct antonym.

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Q.9 Easy Antonyms

Read the passage: 'The robust economy showed resilience, unlike the fragile state of neighboring nations.' The antonym of 'robust' is ___.

A Weak

B Strong

C Vigorous

D Solid

Correct Answer: A. Weak

EXPLANATION

Robust means strong and healthy. Weak is its direct antonym.

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Q.10 Easy Antonyms

The opposite of 'METICULOUS' is most nearly ___.

A Careful

B Precise

C Careless

D Detailed

Correct Answer: C. Careless

EXPLANATION

Meticulous means very careful and precise about details. Careless is its antonym.

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