Antonyms Test 4

'Cynosure' means something that provides guidance, its nearest opposite in meaning is 'Abomination' which means an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence. The other three words: Picturesque - visually charming; Mundane - common, ordinary; Fertile - abundantly productive.

'Radical' is something that is at the root of something or something that changes, addresses or affects the major essence of something. On the other hand, there are changes which do not disturb the entire thing; the changes take place only on the surface. In other words, they are superficial changes.

'Laconic' means expressing much in few words which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'voluble' which means garrulous or articulate.

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

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

'Abstruse' means difficult to understand. 'Obvious' is most opposite in meaning to 'abstruse'.

In this sentence, 'fortuitous' means not planned. 'Calculated' would be the nearest opposite in meaning to 'fortuitous'.

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

'Feign' means to pretend, that is show what is not real or original. 'Original' is most opposite in meaning to 'feign'.

'Singular' means 'extraordinary, remarkable or exceptional'. So the antonym of singular would be 'ordinary'.