Antonyms Test 5

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

'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.

'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.

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

'Intricacy' means the complicated parts or details of something. 'Simplicity' is most opposite in meaning to 'intricacy'.

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.

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

'Prolific' means producing offsprings, young, fruit, etc. abundantly which is nearest opposite in meaning to 'Barren'. The other three words: Controversial – debatable; Wise – judicious or prudent; Unfocused – taking proper focus.

'Redoubtable' means commanding or evoking respect reverence or the like, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'ordinary'.

'Salubrious' means health-giving. 'Malaise' is something that causes discomfort or pain, like a disease.