Antonyms Online Test

The word 'debilitate' means to make weaken or feeble which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'strengthen'. The other three words: Bedevil – bewitch; Delude – to clude, to evade; Repress – to press again or a new.

The word 'Equivocal' means doubtful nature or character which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'clear'. The other three words: Universal –applicable, everywhere; Mistaken – wrong, faulty; Quaint – oddly, picturesque.

'Radical' is something that is at the root of something or something that changes, addresses or affects the major essence of something. On the other hand, there are changes which do not disturb the entire thing; the changes take place only on the surface. In other words, they are superficial changes.

'Laconic' means short, to the point, concise or expressing much in few word. 'Verbose' means wordy, or using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words.

'Blithesome' means light-hearted which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'sullen' which means gloomy or dismal, morose. The other three answer choices: graceful - elegance of form; adventurous - hazardous; Mammoth - immensely large.

'Repudiate' means to cast off or disown which is the nearest opposite in meaning 'accept'. The other three words: Explain – to make known in detail; Criticize – to censure or find fault with; Weaken – to make weak.

'Reproof' means an expression of censure or rebuke which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'Approval'. The other three words: Brawl - a noisy quarrel; Omission - the act of neglecting doubtfulness of meaning or intention; Ambiguity - the quality of being open to more than one interpretation.

'Adulation' means to show excessive admiration or devotion which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'condemnation' which means an expression of strong disapproval.

'Profligate' means using money, time, materials, etc. in a careless way. 'Thrifty' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'profligate'.

'Ennui' is a feeling of tiredness, boredom and dissatisfaction caused by lack of interest and having nothing to do. Only activity (something to do) can be its antidote.