Free Antonyms MCQs with Answers

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21. 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.

Correct answer: Scarcity

22. 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.

Correct answer: Pious

23. 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.

Correct answer: Disinclination

24. 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.

Correct answer: Friend

25. 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.

Correct answer: Lenient

26. Choose the correct antonym of ruthless:

  • A. Majestic
  • B. Grief
  • C. Merciful
  • D. Pity

Explanation: Ruthless means cruel and without pity or mercy. Merciful describes someone who shows compassion, making it the direct antonym.

Correct answer: Merciful

27. Antonym of MELANCHOLY is _________?

  • A. sadness
  • B. joy
  • C. gloom
  • D. sorrow

Explanation: Melancholy means deep sadness or gloom, so its opposite is joy. Sadness, gloom, and sorrow are all near-synonyms of melancholy.

Correct answer: joy

28. Antonym of ENTICE is _________?

  • A. attract
  • B. repel
  • C. lure
  • D. tempt

Explanation: To entice is to attract or tempt someone, so its opposite is repel, meaning to drive away. Attract, lure and tempt are all close in meaning to entice.

Correct answer: repel

29. Antonym of CAPRICIOUS is _________?

  • A. predictable
  • B. fickle
  • C. whimsical
  • D. impulsive

Explanation: Capricious describes someone or something changeable and unpredictable, so predictable is its opposite. Fickle, whimsical and impulsive all suggest capricious behaviour.

Correct answer: predictable

30. Antonym of ARTIFICIAL is ______________?

  • A. Red
  • B. Solid
  • C. Truthful
  • D. Natural

Explanation: Artificial means made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally, so its opposite is natural. The other choices do not express this contrast.

Correct answer: Natural