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Q11. Verity (find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Falsehood.
Verity means truth. Falsehood means not truth or a lie, so it is the opposite.
Think: verity = truth; the opposite of truth is Falsehood.
The newspaper printed a falsehood instead of verity.
Q12. Perspicuity (find Antonym)
The opposite of perspicuity is Vagueness.
Perspicuity means something is clear. Vagueness means not clear, so it is the opposite.
Clarity = easy to understand; if not clear, it is vague.
The instructions had perspicuity, but the warning was full of vagueness.
Q13. Fervent (find Antonym)
The correct antonym is βDispassionate.β
Fervent means having strong, intense feelings. Dispassionate means not influenced by strong feelings, so it is the opposite.
Think: fervent = fired up; dispassionate = cool and calm.
She spoke in a dispassionate voice during the debate.
Q14. Jettison (find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Accept.
Jettison means to throw away; Accept means to take in or keep, which is the opposite idea.
Think: if you throw something away, you would not throw it, you would keep or take it.
She decided to accept the gift instead of jettisoning it.
Q15. Meandering (find Antonym)
The opposite of meandering is straight.
Meandering means wandering or winding. Straight means direct and not winding, so it is the opposite.
Tip: Think of a road that goes directly without bending as the opposite of meandering.
The road is straight and easy to drive on.
Q16. Ameliorate (find Antonym)
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Q17. Grotesque (find Antonym)
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Q18. Devious (find Antonym)
The correct antonym is Straight.
Devious means not direct or tricky; Straight means direct and honest, which is the opposite.
Think of a straight pathβno twistsβto recall the opposite of devious.
His straight answer surprised everyone because it was clear and honest.
Q19. Evanescent (find Antonym)
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Q20. Accord (find Antonym)
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