HSPT Verbal : Antonyms

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Example Question #1 :Antonyms

Abet means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

condone

instigate

prevent

incite

Correct answer:

prevent

Explanation:

"Condone," "instigate," and "incite" are synonyms of "abet." "Abet" meansto assist or aid in wrongdoing. "Prevent" meansto stop something from being completed.

Example Question #2 :Antonyms

Affable is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

amiable

unfriendly

genial

courteous

Correct answer:

unfriendly

Explanation:

"Courteous," "amiable," and "genial" are all synonyms of affable. "Affable" meanspleasantly easy to approach and to talk to.

"Unfriendly" meansnot friendly or kindly in disposition.

Example Question #3 :Antonyms

Adamant is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

insistant

flexible

resolute

determined

Correct answer:

flexible

Explanation:

"Insistent," "determined," and "resolute" are synonyms of adamant. "Adamant" meansutterly unyielding in attitude of opinion.

"Flexible" meanswilling or disposed to yield.

Example Question #1 :Antonyms

Ameliorate is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

alleviate

mitigate

aggravate

lighten

Correct answer:

aggravate

Explanation:

"Alleviate," "lighten," and "mitigate" are synonyms of ameliorate. "Ameliorate" meansto make or become better.

"Aggravate" meansto make worse or more severe.

Example Question #5 :Antonyms

Cacophony is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

harshness

noise

harmony

discord

Correct answer:

harmony

Explanation:

"Noise," "discord," and "harshness" are synonyms of cacophony. "Cacophony" isa harsh discordance of sound.

"Harmony" isconsistent, orderly, or pleasant arrangement of parts.

Example Question #6 :Antonyms

Candid is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

honest

forthright

impartial

biased

Correct answer:

biased

Explanation:

"Blunt," "impartial," and "forthright" are synonyms of candid. "Candid" meansfrank, outspoken, open, and sincere.

"Biased" meanshaving or showing prejudice, or not being open.

Example Question #1 :Antonyms

Cogitate means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

ponder

disregard

conceive

brainstorm

Correct answer:

disregard

Explanation:

"Ponder," "conceive," and "brainstorm" are synonyms of cogitate. "Cogitate" meansto think hard, ponder, or metitate about a problem.

"Disregard" meansto pay no attention to something.

Example Question #8 :Antonyms

Innocuous means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

insipid

banal

inoffensive

injurious

Correct answer:

injurious

Explanation:

"Banal," "insipid," and "inoffensive" are synomyms of innocuous. "Innocuous" meansunlikely to cause harm or injury, while "injurious" meansharmful.

Example Question #1 :Antonyms

Ire is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

exasperation

annoyance

displeasure

calm

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" meansanger, while "calm" meanspeaceful.

Example Question #2 :Antonyms

Intrepid means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

cowardly

courageous

heroic

plucky

Correct answer:

cowardly

Explanation:

"Plucky," "heroic," and "courageous" are synonyms of intrepid. "Intrepid" meansinvulnerable to fear or intimidation, while "cowardly" meanslacking courage.

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