Antonyms Test 2

'Frivolous' means not having any serious purpose or value. 'Significant' is most opposite in meaning to 'frivolous'.

'Lackadaisical' means not showing any interest, care or enthusiasm. 'Energetic' is most opposite in meaning to 'lackadaisical'.

'Opprobrium' means harsh criticism or censure. 'Praise' is most opposite in meaning to 'Opprobrium'.

'Prepossessing' means that impresses favourably engaging or attractive which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'unattractive'.

'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'.

'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.

'Puerile' means immature or childish which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'matured'.

The word 'Animated' means full of life, lively; vigorous which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'dull'. The other three words: Penetrating - piercing; sharp; Modern - pertaining to recent times; Similarity - likeness, resemblance.

The word 'celerity' means swiftness, speed in action or motion; which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'delay'. The other three words: Reluctance - unwillingness; Promptness - done or performed at once; Lack of judgment - not accurate.

'Be no slouch' means being very good at doing something. So 'inefficient' would be the right antonym.