Antonyms Test 5

'Profligate' means using money, time, materials, etc. in a careless way. 'Thrifty' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'profligate'.

'Adulation' means to show excessive admiration or devotion which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'condemnation' which means an expression of strong disapproval.

'Origin' means the starting point and 'remnant' is what is left after finishing.

One who is lascivious shows an unnaturally strong interest in sex. On the other hand, a chaste person does not have sex with anyone, or has it only with his or her spouse.

'Quell' means to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests. 'Fomented' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'quell'.

'Terse' means brief and pithy which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'verbose' which means 'wordy'. The other three words: Protected - guarded; Slippery - likely to slip away or escape; Serene - calm or peaceful.

'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.

'Insipid' means unintelligent, plain or flat. 'Witty' means clever, intelligent.

The word 'sage' means wise, judicious or prudent; which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'fool'. The other three words: Miser - a stingy, avaricious person; Traitor - a person who betrays one's country; Tyrant - dictator.

'Cantankerous' means ill-tempered and quarrelsome. 'Convivial' (cheerful) is most opposite in meaning to 'Cantankerous'.