Synonyms and Antonyms: Tone Set 2

What is a synonym for pragmatic? (select all possible answers)

• Logical

• Unrealistic

• Efficient

• Idealistic

Answer explanation

Pragmatic - practical.

Synonym: logical, efficient

Antonym: Unrealistic, idealistic

What is an antonym for pompous? (select all possible answers)

• Modest

• Grandiose

• Self-effacing

• Humble

Answer explanation

Pompous - characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance.

Synonym: grandiose, overbearing, self-important

Antonym: modest, self-effacing, humble

What is a synonym for reticent? (select all possible answers)

• Introverted

• Restrained

• Expansive

• Outgoing

Answer explanation

Reticent - reserved; reluctant.

Synonyms: introverted, restrained

Antonyms: expansive, outgoing

What is an antonym for indignant? (select all possible answers)

• Discontented

• Pleased

• Dissatisfied

• Calm

Answer explanation

Indignant - feeling strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

Synonym: discontented, dissatisfied

Antonym: calm, pleased

What is a synonym for contemptuous? (select all possible answers)

• Derisive

• Polite

• Condescending

• Haughty

Answer explanation

Contemptuous - scornful; disrespectful; showing disdain.

Synonym: derisive, condescending, haughty

Antonym: polite

What is an antonym for caustic?

• Bitter

• Cutting

• Kind

• Ironic

Answer explanation

Caustic - severely critical or sarcastic.

Synonym: bitter, ironic, cutting

Antonym: kind

What is a synonym for malicious? (select all possible answers)

• Malevolent

• Harmless

• Vengeful

• Wicked

Answer explanation

Malicious - spiteful.

Synonym: malevolent, wicked, vengeful

Antonym: Harmless

What is an antonym for didactic?

• Academic

• Enlightening

• Uninformative

• Teacherly

Answer explanation

Didactic - instructive; too lecture-driven; preachy

Synonym: academic, teacherly, enlightening

Antonym: uninformative

What is a synonym for seductive? (select all possible answers)

• Tempting

• Alluring

• Repellent

• Fascinating

Answer explanation

Seductive - enticing; captivating.

Synonym: alluring, tempting, fascinating

Antonym: repellent

What is an antonym for whimsical? (select all possible answers)

• Outlandish

• Boring

• Serious

• Quirky

Answer explanation

Whimsical - spontaneously fanciful or playful.

Synonym: quirky, outlandish

Antonym: boring, serious