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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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1Inept (lacking skill): His inept handling of the tools made a straightforward repair much harder. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
2Innocuous (not harmful): What sounded ominous proved to be an innocuous explanation with no harmful implications. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
3Insatiable (not capable of being satisfied): The fictional collector had an insatiable desire for rare maps; no acquisition was enough. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
4Intangible (not physically touchable): The award recognized intangible achievements such as trust and goodwill. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
5Intransigent (refusing compromise): The intransigent negotiator would not consider even a minor concession. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
6Irascible (easily angered): The irascible proprietor lost his temper over the smallest inconvenience. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
7Laconic (using very few words): Her laconic reply consisted of three precise words and nothing more. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
8Magnanimity (generous treatment of others): His magnanimity toward the defeated rival surprised those who expected a petty retaliation. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
9Malleable (readily shaped): The malleable material changed form easily under the sculptor's hands. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
10Mendacious (untruthful): The mendacious witness invented details to make the story sound convincing. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
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