Antonym-Opposite

(31) Select the word that is the MOST OPPOSITE of “CONFIDENTIAL”:

• (a) Private
• (b) Classified
• (c) Secret
• (d) Public

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Public
“Confidential” means intended to be kept secret or private, while “public” is the opposite, indicating something open and accessible to everyone.

(32) What is the antonym of “DISREGARD”?

• (a) Neglect
• (b) Ignore
• (c) Overlook
• (d) Consider

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Consider
“Disregard” means to pay no attention to or ignore, while “consider” means to think about or pay attention to, which is the opposite.

(33) Choose the word that is the EXACT OPPOSITE of “EXPAND”:

• (a) Enlarge
• (b) Extend
• (c) Inflate
• (d) Contract

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Contract
“Expand” means to increase in size or volume, while “contract” means to decrease in size or volume, which is the opposite.

(34) The antonym of “IMPULSIVE” is:

• (a) Hasty
• (b) Rash
• (c) Deliberate
• (d) Spontaneous

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Deliberate
“Impulsive” refers to acting without careful thought, while “deliberate” implies acting with careful consideration, which is the opposite.

(35) What is the opposite of “FORBID”?

• (a) Permit
• (b) Allow
• (c) Prohibit
• (d) Restrict

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Allow
“Forbid” means to prohibit or disallow, while “allow” means to permit or grant permission, which is the opposite.