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MCQ on Important Antonyms (Opposite meaning)
Q1. Amenable (Find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Unwilling.
Amenable means ready to cooperate or agree. Unwilling is the opposite and means not wanting to cooperate or agree.
Tip: If someone is amenable, they say yes; if they are unwilling, they say no.
She was amenable to the plan, but her coworker was unwilling to try it.
Q2. Conspicuous (Find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Obscure.
Conspicuous means easy to see; obscure means not easy to see or understand, the opposite idea.
If something is easy to notice, it is not obscure.
The exit sign is conspicuous; the faded writing on the wall is obscure.
Q3. Reproof (Find Antonym)
The opposite of reproof is approbation.
Reproof means mild criticism or correction, while approbation means approval and praise, which is the opposite feeling.
Think: reproof is saying "you did not do well" → approbation says "well done".
Her boss gave approbation for the careful work she did.
Q4. Niggard (Find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Generous.
Niggard means stingy or very careful with money. Generous means willing to give a lot. They are opposite ideas about giving.
Link generosity with "give" to keep the opposite idea in mind.
She was generous and shared her snacks with everyone.
Q5. Exotic (Find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Indigenous.
Exotic means from far away; Indigenous means from the place itself, the opposite idea.
Remember: indigenous = in the land, not foreign.
The forest has indigenous plants that grow here naturally.
Q6. Hasten (Find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Dawdle.
Hasten means to move quickly; dawdle means to move slowly or waste time, which is the opposite.
Think: haste = fast, dawdle = take time on purpose.
If you dawdle, you may miss the bus.
Q7. Spirited (Find Antonym)
Dull is the opposite of Spirited.
Spirited means full of energy and enthusiasm, while dull means lacking energy or excitement, which is the opposite.
Spirited = lively; if someone is not lively, they are dull.
After the break, he felt dull and not excited about the work.
Q8. Forthright (Find Antonym)
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Q9. Antagonism (Find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Cordiality.
Antagonism means strong dislike or opposition. Cordiality means warm friendliness, the opposite feeling.
Think of a warm greeting as the opposite of a hostile attitude.
They greeted each other with cordiality after the meeting.
Q10. Vanity (Find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Humility.
Vanity means too much pride in how you look or are seen; humility is not proud and is modest, so it is the opposite idea.
Think: vain = proud; humble = not proud.
She spoke with humility after receiving the award.