Free Antonyms MCQs with Answers

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51. What is the antonym of Demur?

  • A. accept
  • B. crude
  • C. boisterous
  • D. falter

Explanation: To demur is to object, hesitate, or show reluctance, so its opposite is to accept. The other choices do not express agreement or willingness.

Correct answer: accept

52. What is the antonym of "Pit"?

  • A. group
  • B. peak
  • C. select
  • D. marry

Explanation: A pit can mean a deep hollow or the lowest point, while a peak is a high point or summit. Thus peak is the contextual opposite in this vocabulary question.

Correct answer: peak

53. What is the antonym of " Withdraw"?

  • A. need
  • B. advance
  • C. reduce
  • D. want

Explanation: To withdraw is to move back or away, whereas to advance is to move forward. Reduce and want do not provide the opposite meaning here.

Correct answer: advance

54. What is antonym of Callow?

  • A. Inexperienced person
  • B. Veteran
  • C. Diligent
  • D. Vigilant

Explanation: Callow describes someone inexperienced or immature, especially in judgment. A veteran is experienced, making it the direct opposite.

Correct answer: Veteran

55. What is antonym of Brevity?

  • A. In a nutshell
  • B. verbosity
  • C. Tersely
  • D. Scarcity

Explanation: Brevity means shortness or conciseness, particularly in speech or writing. Verbosity means using more words than necessary, so it is the opposite.

Correct answer: verbosity

56. What is antonym of Bibulous?

  • A. Careful
  • B. Inspired
  • C. Sober
  • D. Sot

Explanation: Bibulous means fond of drinking alcohol or habitually given to drinking. Sober describes someone not intoxicated or not given to alcohol, making it the antonym.

Correct answer: Sober

57. What is antonym of Assiduous?

  • A. Diligent
  • B. Sluggish
  • C. Sedulous
  • D. Indomitable

Explanation: Assiduous means very diligent and persistent in one’s work. Sluggish suggests a lack of energy or effort and is the closest opposite among the options.

Correct answer: Sluggish

58. Antonym of Reprobate ___________?

  • A. Elevated
  • B. virtous
  • C. clumsy
  • D. lavish

Explanation: A reprobate is a morally depraved or unprincipled person, whereas virtuous means morally good. “Virtous” is misspelled in the options; the correct spelling is “virtuous.”

Correct answer: virtous

59. Antonym of Abominate?

  • A. love
  • B. loath
  • C. Abhor
  • D. Despise

Explanation: Abominate means to hate or detest intensely, so love is its direct opposite. Abhor and despise are synonyms of abominate, while “loath” means reluctant and is also incorrectly formed here for the intended word “loathe.”

Correct answer: love

60. Antonym of MINOR is ____________ ?

  • A. Big
  • B. Major
  • C. Tall
  • D. Heavy

Explanation: “Minor” means lesser in importance, size, or rank, so its direct opposite is “major.” Big, tall, and heavy describe physical characteristics rather than the relevant contrast.

Correct answer: Major