Antonyms
An antonym is a word opposite in meaning. Questions are at exam level and checked against standard meanings; items with doubtful answers have been removed.
How to solve
- First find the meaning of the given word, then its opposite; do not pick the synonym (a common trap: Frugal → options include "Economical", which is the synonym).
- Prefix opposites: un-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, dis-, non- (Implicit ↔ Explicit, Disputable ↔ Indisputable, Plausible ↔ Implausible).
- Pairs to remember: Successor ↔ Predecessor; Acquit ↔ Condemn/Convict; Exonerate ↔ Convict; Ephemeral ↔ Eternal; Garrulous ↔ Taciturn; Gregarious ↔ Unsociable; Parsimonious ↔ Extravagant; Alleviate ↔ Aggravate; Benediction ↔ Curse; Probity ↔ Dishonesty; Procrastinate ↔ Expedite; Callous ↔ Sensitive; Adamant ↔ Yielding; Affluence ↔ Poverty; Latter ↔ Former; Anarchy ↔ Order; Virtue ↔ Vice; Boon ↔ Bane.