English : : Antonyms Questions & Answers

English
Antonyms

Luminous

A. Clear

B. Dim

C. Brittle

D. Low

Answer : Option B

Explanation :

Luminous - giving off or reflecting much light

Synonyms - beaming, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, bright

Antonyms - dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant

Abate

A. Augment

B. Free

C. Provoke

D. Wane

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

Abate - to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

Synonyms - decrease, decline, diminish, fall away, shrink, subside, taper

Antonyms - build, enlarge, escalate, expand, grow, increase, intensify, augment, rise, snowball, soar

Abridge

A. Shorten

B. Extend

C. Stress

D. Easy

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

Abridge - shorten without losing the sense

Synonyms - abbreviate, shorten, truncate,abstract, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, recapitulate, summarize

Antonyms - elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract, enlarge,aggrandize, amplify, augment

Quiescent

A. Active

B. Dull

C. Simple

D. Strong

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

Quiescent - in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

Synonyms - dull, inert, lethargic, inactive, sleepy, sluggish, torpid

Antonyms - active, busy, engaged, occupied, working, animated, bouncing

Fallacious

A. Accidental

B. Truthful

C. Credit

D. Clean

Answer : Option B

Explanation :

Fallacious - based on a mistaken belief

Synonyms - illogical, illegitimate, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, non-rational

Antonyms - logical, rational, reasonable, sound, valid, truthful