Vocabulary: Antonyms

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: I decided to accept her apology as I thought it was a sincere one.

• bland

• artificial

• deceitful

• unnatural

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.1.5D

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: The heavy storm abated as quickly as it had begun.

• spiralled

• escalated

• augmented

• deteriorated

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: He led a blessed life and never had a lack of anything.

• grim

• tragic

• fateful

• harrowing

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CCSS.L.1.4A

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: They paid scant attention to everything that was going on.

• apt

• suitable

• pertinent

• ample

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.1.5D

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: They colluded with others to cheat their customers which was a despicable thing to do.

• ethical

• sincere

• honorable

• reliable

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.RI.1.4

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: With a(n) adroit movement of her hand, the magician made the bouquet of flowers disappear.

 

• inept

• clumsy

• useless

• incompetent

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.1.5D

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: The death penalty has been abolished in many countries.

 

• installed

• inculcated

• authorised

• established

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: Kate had gone to consult the doctor as she'd been feeling lethargic of late.

• vibrant

• pulsating

• energetic

• animated

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CCSS.L.1.4A

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: It was found that the results were spurious and had been doctored by the researchers.

• steady

• authentic

• dependable

• faithful

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CCSS.L.1.4A

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: I hope this hot spell is transient and that it will rain soon.

 

• enduring

• steady

• stable

• durable

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.4