Antonyms Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In each of the sentences given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold.

Question 21

Hard

The highly corrupt massive politician was completely totally notorious for his massive knavery, frequently heavily accepting massive bribes.

A fraud

B trickery

C honesty

D deceit

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Question 22

Hard

His handwritten essay was incredibly sloppy, filled with massive ink smudges and numerous uncorrected spelling errors.

A careful

B fastidious

C meticulous

D fussy

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Question 23

Medium

The slow, mournful knell of the old church bell signaled to the entire village that the beloved mayor had passed away.

A toll

B chime

C peal

D ring

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Question 24

Medium

Unexpectedly, the scathing review pleased the author.

A Harsh

B Caustic

C Biting

D Laudatory

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

SCATHING means severely critical. LAUDATORY means expressing praise.

Question 25

Medium

The massive beautiful highly orchestral symphony was a deeply moving paean to the absolute total beauty of wild untouched nature.

A eulogy

B dirge

C tribute

D hymn

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: