Antonym-Opposite

(11) Select the word that is the MOST OPPOSITE of “DILIGENT”:

• (a) Hardworking
• (b) Industrious
• (c) Persistent
• (d) Lazy

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Lazy
“Diligent” describes someone who is hardworking and persistent, while “lazy” refers to someone who lacks these qualities.

(12) What is the antonym of “ABUNDANT”?

• (a) Plentiful
• (b) Scarce
• (c) Overflowing
• (d) Excessive

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Scarce
“Abundant” means existing in large quantities, while “scarce” means in short supply, which is the opposite.

(13) Choose the word that is the EXACT OPPOSITE of “RELENTLESS”:

• (a) Stubborn
• (b) Unyielding
• (c) Persistent
• (d) Merciful

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Merciful
“Relentless” means showing no mercy or compassion, while “merciful” implies the opposite, being compassionate and forgiving.

(14) The antonym of “FORSAKE” is:

• (a) Abandon
• (b) Desert
• (c) Support
• (d) Neglect

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Support
“Forsake” means to abandon or desert, while “support” means to provide assistance or help, which is the opposite.

(15) What is the opposite of “DETRACT”?

• (a) Increase
• (b) Add
• (c) Enhance
• (d) Augment

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Augment
“Detract” means to diminish or reduce, while “augment” means to increase or enhance, which is the opposite.