Free Antonyms MCQs with Answers

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11. Antonym of BLUSTER is: __________?

  • A. Bravado
  • B. Boast
  • C. Confidence
  • D. Meekness

Explanation: Bluster means loud, blustering talk or bullying bravado, so its opposite is meekness, a quiet and submissive manner. Bravado, boast, and confidence are all synonyms of bluster's forceful tone.

Correct answer: Meekness

12. Antonym of CAVEAT is: __________?

  • A. Guarantee
  • B. Warning
  • C. Assurance
  • D. Disclaimer

Explanation: A caveat is a warning or cautionary note, so its opposite is a guarantee or assurance that removes doubt; assurance fits best as it directly contrasts the cautionary function of a caveat.

Correct answer: Assurance

13. Antonym of BAROQUE is: __________?

  • A. Minimalist
  • B. Ornate
  • C. Classical
  • D. Rococo

Explanation: Baroque describes something highly ornate and elaborate, so its opposite is minimalist, meaning stripped down and simple. Ornate and rococo are near-synonyms of baroque, not opposites.

Correct answer: Minimalist

14. Antonym of VELLEITY is: __________?

  • A. Aversion
  • B. Passion
  • C. Indifference
  • D. Apathy

Explanation: Velleity means a mere wish or slight inclination without real intent to act, so its opposite is passion, a strong and driving desire. Indifference and apathy are closer to velleity's weakness of feeling, not its opposite.

Correct answer: Passion

15. Antonym of CORUSCATING is: __________?

  • A. Mundane
  • B. Tenebrous
  • C. Sparkling
  • D. Brilliant

Explanation: Coruscating means flashing or sparkling brilliantly, so its opposite is mundane, meaning dull and ordinary. Tenebrous means dark or gloomy, which is close but less standard as the direct antonym than mundane.

Correct answer: Mundane

16. 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.

Correct answer: Harmony

17. 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.

Correct answer: Out-of-sync

18. 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.

Correct answer: Connoisseur

19. 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.

Correct answer: Verification

20. 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.

Correct answer: Naivety