Antonyms Test 3

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

'Insipid' means unintelligent, plain or flat. 'Witty' means clever, intelligent.

'Instantly' means something that happens in an instant or very quickly. 'Gradually' means to happen step by step. So it is a more appropriate antonym.

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

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.

'Sagacious' means shrewd, keen practical sense or a person who can give the right judgement.

One who is lascivious shows an unnaturally strong interest in sex. On the other hand, a chaste person does not have sex with anyone, or has it only with his or her spouse.

'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.

'Prove' means to state that a statement or theory is correct after giving valid and logical reasons; while 'assumption' is something which is believed without any proof or evidence.

'Gimcrack' means showy but useless which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'outstanding'. The other three words: Notorious - widely and unfavourably known; Humour - Put into a mood; Incorrigible - bad beyond connection or reform.