Antonym-Opposite

(41) What is the antonym of “ACCEPT”?

• (a) Embrace
• (b) Reject
• (c) Acknowledge
• (d) Approve

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Reject
“Accept” means to agree to or take something, while “reject” means to refuse or decline, which is the opposite.

(42) Select the word that is the MOST OPPOSITE of “COMPETENT”:

• (a) Skilled
• (b) Capable
• (c) Proficient
• (d) Incompetent

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Incompetent
“Competent” means having the necessary skills or abilities, while “incompetent” means lacking the required skills or abilities, which is the opposite.

(43) What is the opposite of “WITHDRAW”?

• (a) Deposit
• (b) Save
• (c) Collect
• (d) Deposit

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Collect
“Withdraw” means to take out or remove, while “collect” means to gather or accumulate, which is the opposite.

(44) The antonym of “ENLIGHTEN” is:

• (a) Illuminate
• (b) Illuminate
• (c) Brighten
• (d) Confuse

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Confuse
“Enlighten” means to provide knowledge or clarity, while “confuse” means to perplex or make unclear, which is the opposite.

(45) What is the opposite of “ENCOURAGE”?

• (a) Motivate
• (b) Inspire
• (c) Support
• (d) Discourage

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Discourage
“Encourage” means to give support or motivation, while “discourage” means to deter or demotivate, which is the opposite.