Antonyms Test 4

'Reproof' means an expression of censure or rebuke which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'Approval'. The other three words: Brawl - a noisy quarrel; Omission - the act of neglecting doubtfulness of meaning or intention; Ambiguity - the quality of being open to more than one interpretation.

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

'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.

'Tractable' means easily managed or controlled which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'Unmanageable'. The other three words: Unreal – imaginary; fanciful; Irreligious – not practicing a religion; Incapable – not having the necessary ability.

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

'Conscientious' means careful to do something correctly and well. The opposite of careful is careless.

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.

'Charlatan' means a person falsely claiming to have special knowledge or skill, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'knowledgeable doctor'.

'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.

'Apathetic' means showing or feeling no interest. 'Concerned' is most opposite in meaning to 'apathetic'.