Antonyms Practice Questions

5 questions per page • Detailed step-by-step solutions

Question 36
Easy
COURTEOUS
A Polite
B Civil
C Gracious
D Rude
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

COURTEOUS means polite and respectful. RUDE means offensively impolite.
Question 37
Easy
FLEXIBLE
A Pliable
B Rigid
C Elastic
D Adaptable
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

FLEXIBLE means able to bend or adapt. RIGID means stiff and unyielding.
Question 38
Medium
ALLY
A Partner
B Associate
C Adversary
D Colleague
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

An ALLY is a supporter or partner. An ADVERSARY is an opponent or enemy.
Question 39
Hard
WANE
A Diminish
B Wax
C Decline
D Fade
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

WANE means to decrease in size or strength. WAX means to increase, as the moon waxes and wanes.
Question 40
Easy
VACANT
A Empty
B Unoccupied
C Occupied
D Void
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

VACANT means empty and not in use. OCCUPIED means being used or lived in.