Antonyms Test 2

'Refulgent' means shining very brightly. 'Lament' is a song, poem or other expression of sadness. 'Dull' is most opposite in meaning to 'refulgent'.

'Luminous' means bright or giving out a lot of light. 'Dark' is most opposite in meaning to 'luminous'.

'Redoubtable' means commanding or evoking respect reverence or the like, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'ordinary'.

'Crass' means without refinement or delicacy which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'refined'.  The other three answer choices: Brief - of short duration; Evasive - tending or seeking to evade; Defensible - justifiable.

The word 'Adulation' means to show excessive admiration or devotion, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'criticism'. The other three words: Purity - ceremonial or ritual cleanness; Ambiguous - equivocal; Accolades - praise.

'Under duress' means doing something under pressure or unwillingly. Whereas 'volition' means the power to choose freely.

'Trepidation' means tremulous fear, alarm or agitation which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'fearlessness'. The other three words: Slowness – lack of speed; Death – demise; Adroitness – cleverly skillful.

'Evanescent' means brief, ephemeral, fleeting, momentary, short-lived. 'Lasting' is the opposite of 'Evanescent' which means enduring or able to endure over a long period of time.

'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'.

The word 'antipathy' means an object of natural aversion or habitual dislike which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'fondness'. The other three words have following meanings: Profundity - depth; Objection - opposition, refusal; Willingness - inclined.