All Free English MCQs with Answers

1071. Antonym of RHUBARB is: __________?

• A. Serenity
• B. Cacophony
• C. Harmony
• D. Sweetness

Explanation: Rhubarb here is used informally to mean a noisy quarrel or commotion, so its opposite is harmony, meaning peaceful agreement. Cacophony is a near-synonym of the noisy chaos rhubarb implies, not its opposite.

1072. Antonym of KILTER is: __________?

• A. Balance
• B. Order
• C. Harmony
• D. Out-of-sync

Explanation: Kilter means proper working order, so its antonym is a state lacking balance; but the options list balance/order/harmony as synonyms and 'out-of-sync' as the only opposite meaning, making it correct despite being an odd phrase choice.

1073. Antonym of DILETTANTE is: __________?

• A. Amateur
• B. Connoisseur
• C. Novice
• D. Enthusiast

Explanation: A dilettante is a superficial dabbler in a subject, so its opposite is a connoisseur, someone with deep expertise and refined judgment.

1074. Antonym of CONFABULATION is: __________?

• A. Verification
• B. Fabrication
• C. Distortion
• D. Exaggeration

Explanation: Confabulation means fabricated or false recollection presented as true, so its opposite is verification, confirming something is actually true.

1075. Antonym of PERSPICACITY is: __________?

• A. Acumen
• B. Astuteness
• C. Naivety
• D. Intelligence

Explanation: Perspicacity means keen insight or shrewdness, so its opposite is naivety, a lack of judgment or experience.

1076. What is an antonym of the word 'Profusion?

• A. Scarcity
• B. Abundance
• C. Confusion
• D. None of these

Explanation: Profusion means a large or abundant supply, so scarcity, meaning a lack or shortage, is its antonym. Abundance is a synonym of profusion.

1077. Antonym of Sacrilegious is ________?

• A. Pious
• B. Impious
• C. Profane
• D. None

Explanation: Sacrilegious means showing disrespect towards something sacred or religious, whereas pious means devout and respectful in religious matters. Impious and profane are synonyms or near-synonyms of sacrilegious.

1078. What is the correct antonym of the word VELLEITY ?

• A. whim
• B. selenite
• C. Galimatias
• D. Disinclination

Explanation: Velleity means a weak or ineffective wish, while disinclination means a lack of desire or willingness. The other options are unrelated words, including selenite, a mineral.

1079. What is the most opposite from the word 'foe'?

• A. Friend
• B. Foul
• C. Fail
• D. Enemy

Explanation: A foe is an enemy, so its opposite is a friend. Foul and fail only resemble foe in sound or spelling and have unrelated meanings.

1080. What word from the following is the most opposite from word 'Stringent'?

• A. Lieutenant
• B. General
• C. Meritorious
• D. Lenient

Explanation: Stringent means strict or severe, especially in applying rules. Lenient means permissive or not strict, making it the direct opposite.