Antonyms Practice Questions

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Question 46
Medium
DEFICIT
A Shortfall
B Deficiency
C Lack
D Surplus
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

DEFICIT means the amount by which something falls short. SURPLUS means an excess amount.
Question 47
Easy
GENEROUS
A Stingy
B Liberal
C Munificent
D Bountiful
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

GENEROUS means giving freely. STINGY means unwilling to spend or give.
Question 48
Easy
INFERIOR
A Lesser
B Superior
C Subordinate
D Lower
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

INFERIOR means lower in rank or quality. SUPERIOR means higher in rank or quality.
Question 49
Easy
DISMAL
A Gloomy
B Cheerful
C Dreary
D Bleak
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

DISMAL means depressing and dreary. CHEERFUL means noticeably happy.
Question 50
Medium
FRIVOLOUS
A Trivial
B Serious
C Flippant
D Silly
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

FRIVOLOUS means not having any serious purpose. SERIOUS means earnest and weighty.