Antonyms Test 2

'Dauntless' means not easily frightened or stopped from doing something difficult. 'Cowardly' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'dauntless'.

'Affectation' is an unnatural form of behaviour meant especially to impress others. 'Humility' which means humble, polite behaviour, is most opposite in meaning to 'affectation'. Never confuse affectation with affection — which means 'love' or 'tenderness'.

'Predilection' means a tendency to think favourably of something in particular; partiality which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'Antipathy' which means natural or basic.

'Affable' means friendly and cordial which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'recluse' which means a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society. The other three words: Hard-working - industrious; Charming - pleasing; Impolite - not courteous.

'Solicitous' means 'worried'. So 'showing no concern for' would be the right antonym.

'Impudent' means not showing respect for other people. 'Modest' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'impudent'.

'Extension' means a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it. 'Subtraction' is most opposite in meaning to 'extension'.

'Quell' means to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests. 'Fomented' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'quell'.

'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.

'Innocuous' is harmless or inoffensive. 'Offensive' is most opposite in meaning to 'innocuous'.