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Example Questions
Example Question #1 :Antonyms
Abet means the opposite of __________.
condone
instigate
prevent
incite
prevent
"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 __________.
amiable
unfriendly
genial
courteous
unfriendly
"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 __________.
insistant
flexible
resolute
determined
flexible
"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 __________.
alleviate
mitigate
aggravate
lighten
aggravate
"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 __________.
harshness
noise
harmony
discord
harmony
"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 __________.
honest
forthright
impartial
biased
biased
"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 __________.
ponder
disregard
conceive
brainstorm
disregard
"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 __________.
insipid
banal
inoffensive
injurious
injurious
"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 __________.
exasperation
annoyance
displeasure
calm
calm
"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" meansanger, while "calm" meanspeaceful.
Example Question #2 :Antonyms
Intrepid means the opposite of __________.
cowardly
courageous
heroic
plucky
cowardly
"Plucky," "heroic," and "courageous" are synonyms of intrepid. "Intrepid" meansinvulnerable to fear or intimidation, while "cowardly" meanslacking courage.
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