Antonyms home Exercise 03: DIRECTIONS for Question: 1 to 10: part 01

DIRECTIONS for Question: 1 to 10:  of the given words, choose the one most nearly the opposite in meaning to the main word.

1.       CONTAMINANT

           A.      Disinfectant     B. deodorant     C. decongestant    D. deterrent

2.       CORRUGATED

           A.      Narrow    B. heavy    C. smooth    D. convoluted

3.       APPREHEND

           A.      Explain    B. apply for      C. turn loose    D. release

            

4.       VIRTUOSO

          A.      Unprincipled schemer     B. truth that is not validated    C. unskilled beginner   D. idealistic reformer

5.       PHLEGMATIC

         A.      Dull   B. ruddy    C. jerky      D.  drowsy

6.       INTERCEDE 

          A.      Render harmless  B. convene hastily   C. stand aside   D. protect publicity

7.       PROLONG

           A.      Remain intact   B. reduce in volume   C. fluctuate     D. decrease in duration

8.       ABRUPT

           A.      Safe and familiar   B. slow and gentle   C. precipitous   D. decisive

9.       Drastic

          A.      Inconsistent   B. accidental   C. fantastic    D. mild and ineffective

10.   RETREAT

          A.       Wander   B. harbor  C. budge   D. advance

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1.       A

2.       C

3.       D

4.       C

5.       C

6.       C

7.       D

8.       B

9.       D

10.   D