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: Meekness12. 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: Assurance13. 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: Minimalist14. 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: Passion15. 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: Mundane16. 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: Harmony17. 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-sync18. 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: Connoisseur19. 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: Verification20. 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