Free Antonyms MCQs with Answers

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81. Which one of the following is antonym of " Apocryphal " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Genuine
  • B. Mythical
  • C. Obscure
  • D. Unsubstantiated

Explanation: “Apocryphal” describes a story that is doubtful, legendary, or not historically verified. “Genuine” means real and authentic, making it the antonym; the remaining choices suggest doubtful or unclear information.

Correct answer: Genuine

82. Which one of the following is antonym of " Prosaic " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Pedestrian
  • B. Prosy
  • C. Tedious
  • D. Interesting

Explanation: “Prosaic” means ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination, while “interesting” describes something engaging or stimulating. The other options reinforce the sense of dullness or plainness.

Correct answer: Interesting

83. Which one of the following is antonym of " Raucous" while others are synonyms?

  • A. Hoarse
  • B. Subdued
  • C. Strident
  • D. Discordant

Explanation: “Raucous” refers to a harsh, loud, and unpleasant sound. “Subdued” means quiet or restrained, whereas hoarse, strident, and discordant can describe harsh sounds.

Correct answer: Subdued

84. Which one of the following is antonym of " Picayune " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Piddling
  • B. Trifling
  • C. Colossal
  • D. Trivial

Explanation: “Picayune” means petty, insignificant, or trifling. “Colossal” means enormous, so it is the clear opposite; the other options all suggest smallness or unimportance.

Correct answer: Colossal

85. Which one of the following is antonym of " Flaunt " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Cover
  • B. Brandish
  • C. Display
  • D. Exhibit

Explanation: To “flaunt” something is to display it ostentatiously, while to “cover” it is to hide or conceal it. Brandish, display, and exhibit are all related to showing something openly.

Correct answer: Cover

86. Which one of the following is antonym of " Welter " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Clutter
  • B. Fuddle
  • C. Jumble
  • D. Order

Explanation: “Welter” means a confused mass or state of disorder. “Order” is its opposite, while clutter, fuddle, and jumble all suggest confusion or disorder.

Correct answer: Order

87. Which one of the following is antonym of " Eclat " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Eminence
  • B. Esteem
  • C. Plaudit
  • D. Dullness

Explanation: “Eclat” means conspicuous success, acclaim, or brilliance. “Dullness” is the opposite of such distinction and brilliance, while eminence, esteem, and plaudit are related to honour or acclaim.

Correct answer: Dullness

88. Which one of the following is antonym of " Minuscule " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Diminutive
  • B. Lilliputian
  • C. Miniature
  • D. Majuscule

Explanation: Minuscule means extremely small, as do diminutive, Lilliputian, and miniature. Majuscule refers to a large or uppercase letter, making it the opposite choice.

Correct answer: Majuscule

89. Which one of the following is antonym of " IMPOVERISHED " while others are synonyms?

  • A. broke
  • B. destitute
  • C. impecunious
  • D. wealthy

Explanation: Impoverished means poor or lacking money, which is expressed by broke, destitute, and impecunious. Wealthy means possessing considerable money or resources, so it is the antonym.

Correct answer: wealthy

90. Which one of the following is antonym of " Flummox " while others are synonyms?

  • A. Baffle
  • B. Confound
  • C. Perplex
  • D. Enlighten

Explanation: To flummox someone is to confuse or puzzle them, like baffle, confound, and perplex. To enlighten someone is to give them understanding, so it is the opposite.

Correct answer: Enlighten