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ANTONYM EXAM / FIVE CHOICES

Choose the closest opposite.

10 questions. Consider the intended sense of each word. Choose one answer, A through E, before checking the explanations.

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1Artless (innocent and without guile): The child's artless explanation concealed no ulterior motive. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
2Ascetic (self-denying in lifestyle): The ascetic scholar rejected comfort and luxury as distractions. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
3Assiduous (persistent and diligent): Her assiduous checking caught errors that hurried readers missed. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
4Assuage (lessen an unpleasant feeling): An honest explanation helped assuage the residents' fears. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
5Attenuate (weaken in force): A dense curtain helped attenuate the sound from the adjoining room. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
6Audacious (bold and daring): The explorer proposed an audacious crossing that nobody else would attempt. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
7Austere (plain and without luxury): The austere room contained a bed, a desk, and no decoration. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
8Autonomous (self-governing): The autonomous chapter elected its own officers without outside direction. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
9Belligerent (hostile and combative): The belligerent guest challenged every request and seemed eager for an argument. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
10Morose (gloomy in disposition): The morose traveler answered every friendly suggestion with a gloomy complaint. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
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