Antonyms
Which word is the antonym of "generous"?
A) Kind
B) Selfish
C) Giving
D) Thoughtful
What is B? Selfish
Even though she tried to hide it, Olivia felt a deep sense of melancholy after her best friend moved away.
What word is most like melancholy?
A) Joyful
B) Cheerful
C) Gloomy
D) Indifferent
What is C? Gloomy
The strong current in the river made it difficult for the swimmers to cross.
How is current being used in this sentence?
A) A flow of water, air, or electricity
B) Happening right now
C) A type of fruit
D) A newspaper article
What is A? A flow of water, air, or electricity
The vast ocean stretched out before the explorers, endless and uncharted, with no sign of land in sight.
What does vast mean?
A) Small and confined
B) Great in size or extent
C) Covered in plants
D) Shallow and narrow
What is B? Great in size or extent
Which word is the best antonym for "indispensable"?
A) Essential
B) Valuable
C) Unnecessary
D) Crucial
What is C? Unnecessary
The detective was astute in solving the mystery, noticing small details others ignored.
A) Foolish
B) Slow
C) Lazy
D) Clever
What is D? Clever
Before making a final decision, it is important to reflect on all your options.
How is reflect used in this sentence?
A) To bounce light or sound off a surface
B) To think deeply or carefully
C) To show an image in a mirror
D) To give back an amount of something
What is B? To think deeply or carefully
The astronomer marveled at the cosmic wonders of the universe, fascinated by the stars, planets, and galaxies beyond our own.
What does cosmic mean?
A) Relating to the Earth
B) Extremely small in size
C) Related to the universe or outer space
D) A type of animal found in space
What is C? Related to the universe or outer space
Select the word that is the opposite of "meticulous":
A) Careless
B) Precise
C) Thorough
D) Attentive
What is A? Careless
Climbing the steep, rocky mountain was an arduous journey that tested the hikers' endurance.
What word is most like arduous?
A) Effortless
B) Challenging
C) Quick
D) Unimportant
What is B? Challenging
The government refused to sanction the new law due to concerns about its fairness.
How is sanction used in this sentence?
A) To officially approve or allow
B) A penalty for disobeying a rule
C) A religious ceremony
D) A punishment for a crime
What is A? To officially approve or allow
The blacksmith forged the metal into a sharp sword, carefully shaping it with the hammer and anvil.
What does forged mean?
A) To break into pieces
B) To create or shape through heat and pressure
C) To destroy or melt down
D) To bend or twist without purpose
What is B? To create or shape through heat and pressure
What is the best antonym for "prolific"?
A) Abundant
B) Scarce
C) Creative
D) Productive
What is B? Prolific
The spies met in a clandestine location to exchange classified information.
What word is most like clandestine?
A) Public
B) Secret
C) Legal
D) Predictable
What is B? Secret
The sailors had to moor the ship before they could safely step onto land.
How is moor used in this sentence?
A) A type of open, grassy land
B) To secure a boat using ropes or an anchor
C) To send a boat off in the water
D) A mysterious, foggy landscape
What is B? To secure a boat using ropes or an anchor
The mariners set sail at dawn, preparing for the long journey across the unpredictable seas.
What does the word mariners mean?
A) People who navigate or work on ships
B) Creatures that live underwater
C) Fishermen who gather food
D) Pirates who steal from ships
What is A? People who navigate or work on ships
Identify the strongest antonym for "ephemeral":
A) Momentary
B) Fleeting
C) Permanent
D) Brief
What is C? Permanent
Despite the scientist’s best efforts, the inexorable progression of the disease continued, unaffected by any treatment.
What word is most like inexorable?
A) Merciful
B) Temporary
C) Reversible
D) Unyielding
What is D? Unyielding
The hikers had to cross a succession of steep hills before reaching the summit.
How is succession used in this sentence?
A) The process of inheriting a title or position
B) A system of government
C) A legal document proving ownership
D) A series of things following one another
What is D? A series of things following one another
The teacher always emphasized the principle of fairness, ensuring that every student was treated equally.
What does the word principle mean?
A) A basic truth or belief
B) A reward for good behavior
C) A school official
D) A punishment for misbehavior
What is A? A basic truth or belief