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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1Meticulous: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. imaginativeB. unskilledC. quickD. carelessE. relaxed

2Mitigate a problem: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. createB. permitC. aggravateD. ignoreE. prolong

3Mutable characteristics: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. fixedB. inheritedC. sharedD. importantE. visible

4A nebulous plan: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. credibleB. familiarC. completeD. preciseE. practical

5A novel method: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. impracticalB. incompleteC. conventionalD. unpopularE. unpolished

6Negligent: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. strictB. ambitiousC. experiencedD. conscientiousE. anxious

7Obscure wording: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. briefB. clearC. popularD. ordinaryE. accurate

8Obstinate: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. subtleB. timidC. forgetfulD. indecisiveE. amenable

9An ostentatious display: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. costlyB. understatedC. antiquatedD. dignifiedE. ceremonial

10Parsimonious in charitable giving: Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning?A. indebtedB. impracticalC. wealthyD. generousE. careless