Antonyms A Competitive Exams
100 questions · Antonyms One Paper
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Question 1 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ARDUOUS' is:
ExplanationARDUOUS means involving great effort and difficulty; its antonym EFFORTLESS means requiring no effort; done easily. Example: 'What began as an arduous climb became almost effortless with practice.'
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Question 2 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AFFLUENT' is:
ExplanationAFFLUENT means having a great deal of wealth; its antonym IMPOVERISHED means made poor; lacking money. Example: 'The once affluent neighbourhood became impoverished after the factory closed.'
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Question 3 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADJOURN' is:
ExplanationADJOURN means to break off a meeting with the intention of resuming it later; its antonym CONVENE means to call people together for a meeting. Example: 'The council will convene again tomorrow after today's session was adjourned.'
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Question 4 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'AMBLE':
ExplanationAMBLE means to walk at a slow, relaxed pace. Its opposite is SPRINT, meaning to run at full speed over a short distance. Example: 'Rather than amble through the park, she decided to sprint the final stretch of her run.'
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Question 5 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ABBREVIATE':
ExplanationABBREVIATE means to shorten a word or piece of text. Its opposite is EXTEND, meaning to make something longer. Example: 'Rather than abbreviate the report, the editor decided to extend it with additional case studies.'
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Question 6 of 100
As a verb, the antonym (opposite) of 'ASSENT' is:
ExplanationASSENT means to express approval or agreement; its antonym DISSENT means to disagree with a commonly held view. Example: 'Most of the board chose to assent to the proposal, though two members chose to dissent.'
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Question 7 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ACCESSIBLE' is:
ExplanationACCESSIBLE means able to be reached or entered; its antonym INACCESSIBLE means impossible to reach or enter. Example: 'The remote village was once inaccessible but is now easily accessible by road.'
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Question 8 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AMIABLE' is:
ExplanationAMIABLE means friendly and pleasant; its antonym DISAGREEABLE means unpleasant and unfriendly. Example: 'His amiable manner won over even the most disagreeable critics.'
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Question 9 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'APPROVE' is:
ExplanationAPPROVE means to officially agree to or accept something; its antonym DISAPPROVE means to have an unfavourable opinion of it. Example: 'The board voted to disapprove the merger it had once seemed likely to approve.'
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Question 10 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ARROGANT' is:
ExplanationARROGANT means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance; its antonym HUMBLE means modest about one's own achievements. Example: 'Despite his success, he remained remarkably humble rather than arrogant.'
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Question 11 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ALLEVIATE' is:
ExplanationALLEVIATE means to make a problem or pain less severe; its antonym INTENSIFY means to make something more severe or extreme. Example: 'The delay in treatment only served to intensify, not alleviate, his suffering.'
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Question 12 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABASE' is:
ExplanationABASE means to lower someone in dignity or status; its antonym ELEVATE means to raise to a higher position or status. Example: 'Rather than abase himself before his rivals, he chose actions that would elevate his reputation.'
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Question 13 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ANALOGOUS' is:
ExplanationANALOGOUS means comparable in certain respects; its antonym DISSIMILAR means not alike; different. Example: 'The two cases seemed analogous at first, but proved dissimilar in important ways.'
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Question 14 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADMONITION' is:
ExplanationADMONITION means a warning or reprimand; its antonym PRAISE means an expression of approval or admiration. Example: 'Instead of the expected admonition, she received praise for her honesty.'
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Question 15 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ASSURE' is:
ExplanationASSURE means to tell someone something confidently to remove doubt; its antonym ALARM means to make someone feel frightened or anxious. Example: 'The official's statement was meant to assure the public, not alarm it.'
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Question 16 of 100
As in to value, the antonym (opposite) of 'APPRECIATE' is:
ExplanationAPPRECIATE means to recognise the value of something; its antonym DISREGARD means to pay no attention to something. Example: 'He learned to appreciate what he had once tended to disregard.'
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Question 17 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AFFIRMATIVE' is:
ExplanationAFFIRMATIVE means expressing agreement; its antonym NEGATIVE means expressing denial or refusal. Example: 'He gave an affirmative nod, though his colleague's response was clearly negative.'
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Question 18 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ANTAGONIZE' is:
ExplanationANTAGONIZE means to cause someone to become hostile; its antonym PLACATE means to make someone calm or less hostile. Example: 'His diplomatic tone worked to placate, rather than antagonize, the opposing delegation.'
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Question 19 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ARTIFICIAL' is:
ExplanationARTIFICIAL means made by humans rather than occurring naturally; its antonym NATURAL means existing in nature. Example: 'The dish used natural rather than artificial flavouring.'
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Question 20 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADVERSITY' is:
ExplanationADVERSITY means difficult or unfavourable circumstances; its antonym PROSPERITY means the state of being successful or thriving. Example: 'The family's years of adversity finally gave way to prosperity.'
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Question 21 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ALLOCATE' is:
ExplanationALLOCATE means to distribute resources for a particular purpose; its antonym WITHHOLD means to refuse to give something. Example: 'The government chose to withhold, rather than allocate, additional funding.'
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Question 22 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ACCELERATE' is:
ExplanationACCELERATE means to increase speed; its antonym DECELERATE means to reduce speed. Example: 'The driver had to decelerate sharply as the car ahead began to accelerate unexpectedly.'
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Question 23 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AGGRAVATE' is:
ExplanationAGGRAVATE means to make a situation worse; its antonym ALLEVIATE means to make it less severe. Example: 'The medicine was meant to alleviate the pain, not aggravate it.'
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Question 24 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AMATEUR' is:
ExplanationAMATEUR means someone who engages in an activity without formal training or pay; its antonym PROFESSIONAL means someone with expert skill, often paid. Example: 'He started as an amateur but eventually turned professional.'
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Question 25 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ARDUOUSNESS' is:
ExplanationARDUOUSNESS means the quality of involving great effort; its antonym EASE means the quality of being achieved without difficulty. Example: 'The arduousness of the early climb gave way to relative ease near the summit.'
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Question 26 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ASSAIL' is:
ExplanationASSAIL means to attack someone or something violently; its antonym DEFEND means to resist an attack made on someone or something. Example: 'The critics continued to assail the policy, while officials worked hard to defend it.'
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Question 27 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AMPLE' is:
ExplanationAMPLE means enough or more than enough; its antonym INSUFFICIENT means not enough. Example: 'They were given ample time to prepare, so their insufficient effort was disappointing.'
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Question 28 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ASSEMBLE' is:
ExplanationASSEMBLE means to gather together; its antonym DISPERSE means to scatter or spread out. Example: 'The crowd began to disperse soon after they had assembled.'
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Question 29 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AMENABLE' is:
ExplanationAMENABLE means open and responsive to suggestion; its antonym OBSTINATE means stubbornly refusing to change. Example: 'He was amenable to compromise, unlike his obstinate predecessor.'
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Question 30 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADORE' is:
ExplanationADORE means to love and respect deeply; its antonym LOATHE means to feel intense dislike for something. Example: 'She once adored the city, but grew to loathe its constant noise.'
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Question 31 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ARROGANCE' is:
ExplanationARROGANCE means an exaggerated sense of one's own importance; its antonym HUMILITY means a modest view of one's own importance. Example: 'His early arrogance was replaced by genuine humility after the setback.'
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Question 32 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ANTIPATHY' is:
ExplanationANTIPATHY means a deep-seated feeling of dislike; its antonym AFFINITY means a natural liking for or attraction to something. Example: 'Their early antipathy toward one another eventually softened into genuine affinity.'
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Question 33 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AFFABLE' is:
ExplanationAFFABLE means friendly and easy to talk to; its antonym SURLY means bad-tempered and unfriendly. Example: 'The affable host was a stark contrast to his surly assistant.'
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Question 34 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADROIT' is:
ExplanationADROIT means clever or skilful in using one's hands or mind; its antonym CLUMSY means awkward in movement or handling. Example: 'His adroit handling of the crisis contrasted with his clumsy first attempt.'
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Question 35 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AMPLIFY' is:
ExplanationAMPLIFY means to increase the volume or effect of something; its antonym DIMINISH means to make or become smaller or less. Example: 'The speaker's poor microphone seemed to diminish, rather than amplify, his message.'
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Question 36 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABRIDGE' is:
ExplanationABRIDGE means to shorten a text without losing the sense; its antonym EXPAND means to make something larger or more detailed. Example: 'The publisher chose to expand the original text rather than abridge it further.'
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Question 37 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ACCURATE' is:
ExplanationACCURATE means free from error; its antonym ERRONEOUS means containing mistakes. Example: 'The initial report proved erroneous, while the revised figures were far more accurate.'
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Question 38 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ARROGATE' is:
ExplanationARROGATE means to take or claim something without justification; its antonym RELINQUISH means to voluntarily give up a claim or right. Example: 'He relinquished the authority he had once arrogated to himself.'
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Question 39 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ASSERTIVE':
ExplanationASSERTIVE means confidently and directly expressing one's opinions or needs. Its opposite is TIMID, meaning showing a lack of courage or confidence. Example: 'She had to learn to be assertive in meetings, having always been rather timid.'
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Question 40 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABATE' is:
ExplanationABATE means to become less intense or severe; its antonym INTENSIFY means to become more intense. Example: 'The storm continued to intensify rather than abate.'
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Question 41 of 100
As a noun, the antonym (opposite) of 'ADHERENT' is:
ExplanationADHERENT means a supporter of a party, cause, or person; its antonym DISSENTER means a person who disagrees with an official view. Example: 'The movement had many adherents, but also a growing number of dissenters.'
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Question 42 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADMIT' is:
ExplanationADMIT means to confess something is true; its antonym DENY means to state that something is not true. Example: 'He continued to deny the charges rather than admit any wrongdoing.'
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Question 43 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ASCEND' is:
ExplanationASCEND means to go up; its antonym DESCEND means to go down. Example: 'The plane began to descend just as the passengers thought it would continue to ascend.'
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Question 44 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ANXIETY' is:
ExplanationANXIETY means a feeling of worry or unease; its antonym CALMNESS means a state of being free from disturbance. Example: 'She felt a wave of calmness replace her earlier anxiety once the results arrived.'
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Question 45 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABUNDANT' is:
ExplanationABUNDANT means existing in large quantities; its antonym SCARCE means insufficient for the demand. Example: 'Water was abundant in the valley but scarce on the mountain plateau.'
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Question 46 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ACQUIT' is:
ExplanationACQUIT means to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; its antonym CONVICT means to declare someone guilty of a criminal offence. Example: 'The jury chose to convict rather than acquit the defendant.'
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Question 47 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AMBIGUOUS' is:
ExplanationAMBIGUOUS means open to more than one interpretation; its antonym UNAMBIGUOUS means having only one clear meaning. Example: 'The revised contract was unambiguous, unlike the confusing original.'
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Question 48 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ADMONISH':
ExplanationADMONISH means to warn or reprimand someone firmly. Its opposite is COMMEND, meaning to praise formally. Example: 'The manager chose to commend her diligence rather than admonish her for the minor delay.'
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Question 49 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADORN' is:
ExplanationADORN means to make something more beautiful with decoration; its antonym STRIP means to remove all covering or decoration from something. Example: 'The once adorned walls were stripped bare during renovation.'
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Question 50 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AGGRESSIVE' is:
ExplanationAGGRESSIVE means ready to attack or confront; its antonym PASSIVE means accepting without resistance. Example: 'His aggressive negotiating style contrasted with his partner's passive approach.'
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Question 51 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ANONYMOUS' is:
ExplanationANONYMOUS means not identified by name; its antonym IDENTIFIED means having one's identity made known. Example: 'The donor remained anonymous for years before finally being identified.'
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Question 52 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ANTIQUATED' is:
ExplanationANTIQUATED means old-fashioned or outdated; its antonym MODERN means relating to the present time. Example: 'The antiquated machinery was replaced with modern equipment.'
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Question 53 of 100
As a noun, the antonym (opposite) of 'ACCLAIM' is:
ExplanationACCLAIM means enthusiastic public approval; its antonym CENSURE means strong disapproval or criticism. Example: 'The critics' initial censure gave way to widespread acclaim once the film found its audience.'
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Question 54 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ACQUIRE' is:
ExplanationACQUIRE means to obtain or come to possess something; its antonym FORFEIT means to lose or give up something as a penalty. Example: 'He was forced to forfeit the property he had once acquired.'
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Question 55 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABERRANT' is:
ExplanationABERRANT means departing from what is normal or expected; its antonym NORMAL means conforming to a standard. Example: 'His aberrant behaviour puzzled colleagues who knew him as entirely normal.'
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Question 56 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ACCEPT' is:
ExplanationACCEPT means to agree to receive or undertake something; its antonym REJECT means to dismiss or refuse. Example: 'The committee decided to reject the proposal it had initially seemed ready to accept.'
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Question 57 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ANCIENT' is:
ExplanationANCIENT means belonging to the very distant past; its antonym MODERN means relating to the present time. Example: 'The museum displayed both ancient artefacts and modern art side by side.'
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Question 58 of 100
As an adjective, the antonym (opposite) of 'APPROPRIATE' is:
ExplanationAPPROPRIATE means suitable or proper in the circumstances; its antonym INAPPROPRIATE means not suitable or proper. Example: 'His appropriate remarks at the ceremony contrasted with the inappropriate jokes earlier.'
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Question 59 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'APPREHENSIVE':
ExplanationAPPREHENSIVE means anxious or fearful about a future event. Its opposite is CONFIDENT, meaning feeling certain about something, often about one's own abilities. Example: 'She walked into the interview feeling confident rather than apprehensive.'
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Question 60 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADVANCE' is:
ExplanationADVANCE means to move forward; its antonym RETREAT means to withdraw or move backward. Example: 'Facing overwhelming odds, the army was forced to retreat rather than advance.'
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Question 61 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ATTAIN' is:
ExplanationATTAIN means to succeed in achieving something; its antonym FORFEIT means to lose the right to something through failure. Example: 'He attained the qualification just before he might have forfeited the opportunity entirely.'
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Question 62 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ANARCHY':
ExplanationANARCHY means a state of disorder due to absence of authority. Its opposite is ORDER, meaning a state in which everything follows its correct or logical place. Example: 'After months of anarchy, the new government slowly restored order to the region.'
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Question 63 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ARID' is:
ExplanationARID means having little or no rain; too dry to support vegetation; its antonym LUSH means growing luxuriantly; green and rich. Example: 'The arid desert stood in contrast to the lush valley beyond the mountains.'
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Question 64 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABSOLVE' is:
ExplanationABSOLVE means to free someone from blame; its antonym BLAME means to hold someone responsible for a fault. Example: 'The inquiry chose to blame, not absolve, the department for the failure.'
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Question 65 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ALIENATE' is:
ExplanationALIENATE means to cause someone to become unfriendly or hostile; its antonym UNITE means to bring people together. Example: 'The policy risked alienating voters rather than uniting them.'
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Question 66 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ATROCIOUS' is:
ExplanationATROCIOUS means horrifyingly wicked; also very poor in quality; its antonym EXCELLENT means extremely good; outstanding. Example: 'The atrocious service at the old restaurant became excellent under new management.'
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Question 67 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AFFIRM' is:
ExplanationAFFIRM means to state something is true; its antonym NEGATE means to nullify or deny. Example: 'The new evidence served to negate, rather than affirm, his earlier testimony.'
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Question 68 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ANCESTOR' is:
ExplanationANCESTOR means a person from whom one is descended; its antonym DESCENDANT means a person descended from a particular ancestor. Example: 'The family traced its history from a distant ancestor to its youngest descendant.'
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Question 69 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ALTRUISM' is:
ExplanationALTRUISM means the belief in or practice of selfless concern for others; its antonym SELFISHNESS means concern chiefly with one's own interests. Example: 'His selfishness in business contrasted with his altruism toward friends.'
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Question 70 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ASSIST' is:
ExplanationASSIST means to help someone; its antonym HINDER means to create difficulty or obstruct. Example: 'His constant interruptions seemed to hinder rather than assist the negotiations.'
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Question 71 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ACCOMPLISH' is:
ExplanationACCOMPLISH means to achieve or complete something successfully; its antonym FAIL means to be unsuccessful in achieving something. Example: 'Despite years of effort, the team failed to accomplish its original goal.'
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Question 72 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'APPALLING' is:
ExplanationAPPALLING means causing shock or dismay; horrifying; its antonym DELIGHTFUL means causing delight; charming. Example: 'What began as an appalling first impression turned into a delightful friendship.'
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Question 73 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ASPIRATION' is:
ExplanationASPIRATION means a hope or ambition of achieving something; its antonym INDIFFERENCE means a lack of interest or concern. Example: 'His aspiration to succeed contrasted with his brother's indifference to any career at all.'
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Question 74 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABANDON' is:
ExplanationABANDON means to give up completely or desert; its antonym RETAIN means to keep possession of or continue to hold. Example: 'Despite the setbacks, the team chose to retain its original strategy rather than abandon it.'
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Question 75 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABRUPT' is:
ExplanationABRUPT means sudden and unexpected; its antonym GRADUAL means happening slowly over a period. Example: 'The abrupt policy change contrasted with the gradual reforms that had come before.'
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Question 76 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADVERSARY' is:
ExplanationADVERSARY means an opponent in a conflict; its antonym ALLY means a person or group cooperating with another. Example: 'The former adversary became a valuable ally in the new alliance.'
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Question 77 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADEPT' is:
ExplanationADEPT means very skilled or proficient; its antonym INEPT means having no skill; incompetent. Example: 'The adept surgeon trained an inept intern who eventually became just as skilled.'
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Question 78 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABHOR' is:
ExplanationABHOR means to regard with disgust and hatred; its antonym ADORE means to love and respect deeply. Example: 'She once abhorred the idea of moving abroad, but grew to adore her new home.'
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Question 79 of 100
As a verb, the antonym (opposite) of 'ADVOCATE' is:
ExplanationADVOCATE means to publicly support a cause or policy; its antonym OPPOSE means to disapprove of or resist something. Example: 'While some advocate the new tax, others firmly oppose it.'
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Question 80 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ALLEGE' is:
ExplanationALLEGE means to claim something is true without offering proof; its antonym PROVE means to demonstrate the truth of something with evidence. Example: 'The prosecution needed to prove, not merely allege, that the funds had been misused.'
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Question 81 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'APATHY' is:
ExplanationAPATHY means a lack of interest or concern; its antonym ENTHUSIASM means intense and eager enjoyment or interest. Example: 'Voter apathy gave way to renewed enthusiasm once the stakes became clear.'
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Question 82 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'APPREHENSION' is:
ExplanationAPPREHENSION means anxiety or fear about the future; its antonym CONFIDENCE means a feeling of self-assurance. Example: 'Her apprehension before the exam gave way to confidence once she began.'
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Question 83 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ASTUTE' is:
ExplanationASTUTE means having sharp judgement; shrewd; its antonym NAIVE means showing a lack of experience or judgement. Example: 'The astute investor recognised the risk that the naive newcomer missed entirely.'
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Question 84 of 100
As a verb, the antonym (opposite) of 'ANNEX' is:
ExplanationANNEX means to add territory to one's own; its antonym CEDE means to give up territory or rights. Example: 'The empire annexed the province it would later be forced to cede.'
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Question 85 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ARBITRARY' is:
ExplanationARBITRARY means based on random choice rather than reason; its antonym REASONED means based on logic and clear thinking. Example: 'The board demanded a reasoned decision, not an arbitrary one.'
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Question 86 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AGITATE' is:
ExplanationAGITATE means to make someone troubled or anxious; its antonym CALM means to make someone free from disturbance. Example: 'The soothing music helped calm the patients that the noise had agitated.'
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Question 87 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AMBIGUITY' is:
ExplanationAMBIGUITY means the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; its antonym CLARITY means the quality of being clear and easily understood. Example: 'The revised document replaced ambiguity with much-needed clarity.'
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Question 88 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ALTRUISTIC':
ExplanationALTRUISTIC means showing selfless concern for the well-being of others. Its opposite is SELFISH, meaning concerned chiefly with one's own interests. Example: 'His altruistic donation stood in sharp contrast to his brother's selfish refusal to help.'
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Question 89 of 100
As an adjective, the antonym (opposite) of 'ABSTRACT' is:
ExplanationABSTRACT means existing as an idea rather than a physical thing; its antonym CONCRETE means existing in a physical or real form. Example: 'The abstract theory needed a concrete example to be understood.'
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Question 90 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ACUTE':
ExplanationACUTE means sharp, severe, or intense, especially of a feeling or a sudden medical condition. Its opposite is MILD, meaning not severe or intense. Example: 'What began as a mild discomfort quickly turned into an acute pain requiring urgent attention.'
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Question 91 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ADAMANT' is:
ExplanationADAMANT means refusing to change one's mind; its antonym FLEXIBLE means willing to change or compromise. Example: 'He was adamant at first but became flexible once the risks were explained.'
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Question 92 of 100
As in occurring in turns, the antonym (opposite) of 'ALTERNATE' is:
ExplanationALTERNATE means happening in turns, repeatedly; its antonym CONTINUOUS means happening without interruption. Example: 'The days of rain and sun alternated at first, then became continuous rain for a week.'
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Question 93 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ASSERT' is:
ExplanationASSERT means to state a fact or belief confidently; its antonym DENY means to state that something is not true. Example: 'He continued to deny the claim he had earlier so confidently asserted.'
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Question 94 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'AGILE' is:
ExplanationAGILE means able to move quickly and easily; its antonym CLUMSY means lacking grace or coordination. Example: 'The gymnast's agile movements contrasted sharply with her clumsy first attempt.'
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Question 95 of 100
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ABET':
ExplanationABET means to encourage or assist someone in doing something wrong. Its opposite is HINDER, meaning to create difficulty for someone or obstruct their progress. Example: 'Far from abetting the escape, the guard actively worked to hinder it.'
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Question 96 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ACCUMULATE' is:
ExplanationACCUMULATE means to gather together over time; its antonym DISPERSE means to distribute or scatter over a wide area. Example: 'The wealth she had accumulated for decades was quickly dispersed among her heirs.'
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Question 97 of 100
As an adjective, the antonym (opposite) of 'ARTICULATE' is:
ExplanationARTICULATE means able to express oneself fluently and clearly; its antonym INARTICULATE means unable to speak clearly or fluently. Example: 'The articulate lawyer was far more persuasive than his inarticulate opponent.'
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Question 98 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ATTACH' is:
ExplanationATTACH means to fasten or join something; its antonym DETACH means to remove or separate. Example: 'She had to detach the label before she could attach the new one.'
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Question 99 of 100
As a verb, the antonym (opposite) of 'ABUSE' is:
ExplanationABUSE means to treat someone with cruelty or unfairness; its antonym CHERISH means to protect and care for someone lovingly. Example: 'The rescued animals were finally cherished after years of abuse.'
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Question 100 of 100
The antonym (opposite) of 'ABSTAIN' is:
ExplanationABSTAIN means to restrain oneself from doing something; its antonym INDULGE means to allow oneself to enjoy something freely. Example: 'He decided to indulge in dessert after weeks of abstaining from sweets.'
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