Antonym-Opposite

(1) Select the word that is the exact OPPOSITE of “PROSPEROUS”:

• (a) Wealthy
• (b) Thriving
• (c) Flourishing
• (d) Impoverished

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Impoverished
While “prosperous” refers to someone who is successful, especially financially, “impoverished” refers to someone who is poor.

(2) The antonym of “COPIOUS” is:

• (a) Abundant
• (b) Plentiful
• (c) Sparse
• (d) Generous

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Sparse
“Copious” means in large quantities, whereas “sparse” means thinly dispersed or scattered, which is the opposite in terms of quantity.

(3) What is the antonym of “EFFICACIOUS”?

• (a) Effective
• (b) Potent
• (c) Ineffective
• (d) Powerful

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Ineffective
“Efficacious” means having the power to produce a desired effect, which is the opposite of “ineffective,” meaning not producing any or the desired effect.

(4) Choose the word that is the MOST OPPOSITE of “CONFIDENT”:

• (a) Fearful
• (b) Assured
• (c) Self-assured
• (d) Insecure

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Insecure
“Confident” means having self-assurance, while “insecure” means lacking self-assurance or confidence.

(5) What is the antonym of “GAINFUL”?

• (a) Profitable
• (b) Lucrative
• (c) Beneficial
• (d) Unprofitable

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Unprofitable
“Gainful” means producing profit or gain, whereas “unprofitable” means not producing profit.