Antonyms Test 5

The word 'Hidebound' means narrow or rigid in opinion, inflexible; which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'open-minded'.

'Frivolous' means not having any serious purpose or value. 'Significant' is most opposite in meaning to 'frivolous'.

'Dauntless' means not easily frightened or stopped from doing something difficult. 'Cowardly' is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'dauntless'.

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.

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

'Opprobrium' means harsh criticism or censure. 'Praise' is most opposite in meaning to 'Opprobrium'.

'Affectation' is an unnatural form of behaviour meant especially to impress others. 'Humility' which means humble, polite behaviour, is most opposite in meaning to 'affectation'. Never confuse affectation with affection — which means 'love' or 'tenderness'.

'Felicitous' means well suited for the occasion or apt which is the nearest opposite in meaning to 'inapt'.

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

One who is indigent is very poor. The opposite of poor is rich.