Antonyms Practice Questions

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Question 16
Hard
Questions must be pertinent to the case, or the judge will dismiss them.
A Relevant
B Apposite
C Extraneous
D Germane
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

PERTINENT means directly relevant. EXTRANEOUS means irrelevant.
Question 17
Hard
Refusing to take the prescribed antibiotics will only rapidly worsen your severe bacterial infection.
A improve
B ameliorate
C amend
D upgrade
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Question 18
Medium
The doleful chant from the bereaved family filled the hall.
A Dirge
B Rejoicing
C Wail
D Moan
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

DOLEFUL means sorrowful and mournful. REJOICING means feeling or showing great joy.
Question 19
Medium
The completely desperate massive ship captain was heavily forced to violently jettison the heavy cargo to safely prevent sinking.
A dump
B abandon
C discard
D retain
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Question 20
Easy
Beneath the acrid smoke, the firefighters pressed on.
A Pungent
B Sweet
C Sharp
D Piercing
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

ACRID means harsh and bitter in smell or taste. SWEET means pleasant in smell or taste.