Antonyms Test 5

'Accolade' is a token of respect and admiration or a kind of reward given to appreciate. 'Criticism' is most opposite in meaning to 'accolade'.

'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.

'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'.

'Consanguine' means having the same ancestry or descent, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'different kind'. The other three words: Invisible - not perceptible by the eye; Urbane - reflecting elegance; Untenanted - not based or occupied by a tenant.

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

'Senile' means relating to or exhibiting memory loss or mental impairment associated with ageing which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'mentally alert'. The other three answer choices: Suspicious - questionable; Corrupt - decayed, crooked; Affluent - wealthy.

'Refulgent' means shining very brightly. 'Lament' is a song, poem or other expression of sadness. 'Dull' is most opposite in meaning to 'refulgent'.

'Repudiate' means to cast off or disown which is the nearest opposite in meaning 'accept'. The other three words: Explain – to make known in detail; Criticize – to censure or find fault with; Weaken – to make weak.

'Evanescent' means brief, ephemeral, fleeting, momentary, short-lived. 'Lasting' is the opposite of 'Evanescent' which means enduring or able to endure over a long period of time.

The word 'Equivocal' means doubtful nature or character which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'clear'. The other three words: Universal –applicable, everywhere; Mistaken – wrong, faulty; Quaint – oddly, picturesque.