Antonyms Test 2

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.

'Worthy' means having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard. 'Undeserving' means not deserving or worthy of something positive, especially help or praise.

'Inimical' means unfriendly and hostile, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'supportive'.

'Salubrious' means health-giving. 'Malaise' is something that causes discomfort or pain, like a disease.

The word 'Hidebound' means narrow or rigid in opinion, inflexible; which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'open-minded'.

In this sentence 'Follow' means obey. 'Waive' would be the nearest opposite in meaning to 'follow'.

The word 'Illusive' means deceptive, false, unreal, illusionary which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'not deceptive'.

'Impromptu' means made or done without previous preparation which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'rehearsed'. The other three words: Foolish – lacking forethought; Appropriate – suitable for a particular purpose; Vast – immense.

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

'Capricious' means changing behaviour suddenly in a way that is difficult to predict. 'Thoughtful' is most opposite in meaning to 'capricious'.