Antonyms Practice Questions

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Question 26
Medium
If the evidence were less plausible, the jury would never have convicted.
A Believable
B Convincing
C Credible
D Implausible
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

PLAUSIBLE means seeming reasonable or probably true. IMPLAUSIBLE means unlikely to be true.
Question 27
Hard
Given the severe incoming blizzard, canceling the outdoor concert was the only truly sensible decision.
A silly
B fatuous
C foolish
D inane
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Question 28
Medium
After the deeply traumatic accident, the once outgoing teenager became completely withdrawn and refused to leave her bedroom.
A companionable
B convivial
C social
D gregarious
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Question 29
Hard
Not once did the judge show partiality toward either side.
A Bias
B Favouritism
C Neutrality
D Prejudice
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

PARTIALITY means unfair favouritism. NEUTRALITY means not taking sides.
Question 30
Medium
The brilliant tech CEO was known as a total maverick in the industry, constantly ignoring standard corporate rules to innovate.
A traditionalist
B individualist
C nonconformist
D free-thinker
Correct Answer: A

Explanation: