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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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1Dilapidated (fallen into disrepair): The dilapidated shelter had broken shutters and a sagging roof. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
2Discord (lack of agreement): Personal rivalry created discord within the once-united committee. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
3Disingenuous (insincere or falsely candid): His disingenuous statement concealed the fact that he already knew the answer. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
4Dissemble (conceal true feelings or intentions): She chose to dissemble her annoyance rather than reveal it to the guests. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
5Dormant (temporarily inactive): The dormant club had held no meetings, although members hoped to revive it. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
6Dour (stern and cheerless): The dour caretaker answered the children's enthusiasm with a gloomy stare. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
7Ductile (able to be drawn without breaking): The ductile metal could be stretched into a thin wire without snapping. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
8Duplicity (deliberate double-dealing): The partners discovered his duplicity when they compared his contradictory promises. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
9Ebullient (overflowing with enthusiasm): The ebullient team celebrated even the smallest improvement with infectious excitement. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
10Effusive (unrestrained in expressing feeling): Her effusive thanks continued long after the audience had begun to leave. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
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