English : : Antonyms Questions & Answers

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Antonyms

Abrupt

A. Brusque

B. Precipitous

C. Terse

D. Gradual

Answer : Option D

Explanation :

Abrupt - sudden and unexpected

Synonyms - blunt, bluff, brusque, crusty, curt, downright, short, short-spoken, snippy, unceremonious

Antonyms - circuitous, mealymouthed, diplomatic, gracious, polite, politic, smooth, gradual

Paradoxical

A. Rational

B. Crazy

C. Daft

D. Zany

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

Paradoxical - seemingly absurd or self-contradictory

Synonyms - contradictory, inconsistent, incongruous, anomalous, conflicting

Antonyms - easy, clear, simple, evident, direct, obvious, rational

Accepted

A. Indisputable

B. Controversial

C. Accede

D. Axiomatic

Answer : Option B

Explanation :

Accepted - to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly

Synonyms - accede, assent, concede, confirm, consent, ratify, sanction, warrant, abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure

Antonyms - decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, refuse, reject, controversial

Proletariat

A. Rationalist

B. Evangelist

C. Bourgeoisie

D. Marxist

Answer : Option C

Explanation :

Proletariat - working-class people regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism)

Synonyms - rabble, rabblement, riffraff, commoners, commons, herd

Antonyms - aristocracy, elite, gentry, quality, society, upper class, bourgeoisie

Bury

A. Bristle

B. Exhume

C. Consume

D. Bombast

Answer : Option B

Explanation :

Bury - put or hide underground

Synonyms - entomb, hearse, inhume, inter, lay, put away, tomb

Antonyms - disinter, exhume, unearth, exhibit, expose, reveal