Free Antonyms MCQs with Answers
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101. Antonym of Abjure?
- A. Espouse
- B. Support
- C. Both a&b
- D. Disavow
Explanation: To abjure is to renounce or reject a belief, whereas to espouse or support is to adopt or defend it. Both options express the opposite direction.
Correct answer: Both a&b102. Antonym of Abject?
- A. Commendable
- B. Exalted
- C. Excellent
- D. All of above
Explanation: Abject means degraded, contemptible, or miserable, so commendable, exalted, and excellent all convey contrasting qualities. The three options can therefore serve as antonyms in their respective senses.
Correct answer: All of above103. Antonym of Abate?
- A. Enhance
- B. Foster
- C. Augment
- D. All of above
Explanation: To abate is to lessen in force or intensity, while enhance, foster, and augment all suggest promoting or increasing something. All three can therefore oppose abate in suitable contexts.
Correct answer: All of above104. Antonym of Felicity is _____________?
- A. Sadness
- B. Powerful
- C. Narrow
- D. Opaque
Explanation: Felicity means great happiness or joy, so sadness is its opposite. The other options describe power, size, or opacity and are unrelated.
Correct answer: Sadness105. Antonym of Credulous is _____________?
- A. Respectfull
- B. Hardworking
- C. Skeptical
- D. Frugal
Explanation: Credulous means too ready to believe what others say, whereas skeptical means questioning or unwilling to accept claims without evidence. The remaining options describe manners, effort, or spending habits.
Correct answer: Skeptical106. Antonym of ATTRACT is _____________?
- A. Repel
- B. Demote
- C. Expel
- D. None of these
Explanation: Attract means to draw something toward oneself, whereas repel means to drive it away. Expel means force out and is related, but it is not the direct opposite here.
Correct answer: Repel107. Antonym of ADAPT is _____________?
- A. Applaud
- B. Unfit
- C. Approve
- D. None of these
Explanation: Adapt means to adjust or make suitable, while unfit can mean to make unsuitable or not suitable. The options are imperfect because the verb “maladapt” would be a more exact opposite.
Correct answer: Unfit108. Antonym of APATHY is _____________?
- A. Sleep
- B. Conclude
- C. Zeal
- D. None of these
Explanation: Apathy is a lack of interest, feeling, or enthusiasm; zeal means intense enthusiasm or eagerness. Therefore, zeal supplies the required contrast.
Correct answer: Zeal109. Antonym of ARCHETYPE is _____________?
- A. Origin
- B. Copy
- C. Generous
- D. Factory
Explanation: An archetype is an original model or prototype, while a copy is an imitation derived from it. Origin is related to the idea of an archetype rather than its opposite.
Correct answer: Copy110. Antonym of BRUSQUE is _____________?
- A. Corrupt
- B. Brash
- C. energetic
- D. Courteous
Explanation: Brusque means abrupt and often rudely brief, so courteous is its opposite. Brash is similar to brusque in suggesting bold or insensitive behaviour.
Correct answer: Courteous