Antonyms Test 4

'Jettison' means to reject an idea, belief, plan, etc. that you no longer think is useful or likely to be successful. 'Accept' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'jettison'.

'Innocuous' is harmless or inoffensive. 'Offensive' is most opposite in meaning to 'innocuous'.

'Fecund' means producing or capable of producing offspring, prolific which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'infertile'.

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.

'Accord' means an official agreement or treaty. 'Dissent' means to differ in sentiment or opinion.

'Profane' means unholy, not devoted to holy or religious purposes. So 'sacred' (connected with God) would be the right antonym of 'profane'.

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.

'Abhorrent' is causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred. 'Attractive' is most opposite in meaning to 'abhorrent'.

'Rickety' means not strong or well made.  'Stable' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'rickety'.

'Predilection' means a tendency to think favourably of something in particular; partiality which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'Antipathy' which means natural or basic.