Antonym-Opposite

(46) Select the word that is the MOST OPPOSITE of “FASCINATING”:

• (a) Intriguing
• (b) Captivating
• (c) Engrossing
• (d) Boring

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Boring
“Fascinating” means extremely interesting or captivating, while “boring” means uninteresting or dull, which is the opposite.

(47) The antonym of “INTERRUPT” is:

• (a) Disrupt
• (b) Hinder
• (c) Continue
• (d) Obstruct

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Continue
“Interrupt” means to stop or break the continuity of something, while “continue” means to carry on without interruption, which is the opposite.

(48) What is the opposite of “IMMATURE”?

• (a) Young
• (b) Childish
• (c) Adolescent
• (d) Mature

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Mature
“Immature” describes a lack of maturity or being childish, while “mature” implies being fully grown or developed, which is the opposite.

(49) Select the word that is the EXACT OPPOSITE of “DIMINISH”:

• (a) Decrease
• (b) Lessen
• (c) Reduce
• (d) Increase

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Increase
“Diminish” means to make or become less, while “increase” means to make or become more, which is the opposite.

(50) The antonym of “PERSISTENT” is:

• (a) Determined
• (b) Inconsistent
• (c) Tenacious
• (d) Resolute

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Inconsistent
“Persistent” describes a determination to continue, while “inconsistent” implies a lack of persistence or reliability, which is the opposite.