Antonym & Synonym Quiz

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: ASSUAGE

• mitigate

• inflame

• inhibit

• conciliate

• aver

Answer explanation

The word 'inflame' is the most nearly opposite in meaning to 'assuage'. While 'assuage' means to make less intense or severe, 'inflame' means to provoke or intensify.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: INFIRM

• hospitable

• equestrian

• tremulous

• robust

• anemic

Answer explanation

The word 'robust' is the most nearly opposite in meaning to 'infirm'. While 'infirm' means weak or frail, 'robust' means strong and healthy.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: ANOMALY

• recurrence

• aberration

• recapitulation

• felicity

• consistency

Answer explanation

The word 'consistency' is the most nearly opposite in meaning to 'ANOMALY' as it implies regularity and conformity, while 'anomaly' suggests something that deviates from the norm.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: MELANCHOLY

• exuberant

• composed

• lugubrious

• fetid

• esteemed

Answer explanation

The word 'exuberant' is the most nearly opposite in meaning to 'melancholy' as it means full of energy and excitement, while 'melancholy' means sad and gloomy.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: YOKE

• mar

• fell

• pervert

• split

• conjoin

Answer explanation

The word 'split' is the most nearly opposite in meaning to 'yoke' as it means to separate or divide, while 'yoke' means to join or unite.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: INANE

• tawdry

• keen

• vacuous

• innocuous

• pellucid

Answer explanation

The word 'keen' is the most nearly opposite in meaning to 'inane'. 'Keen' means sharp or intense, while 'inane' means silly or stupid.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: INDULGE

• abstain

• quaff

• regress

• absolve

• imbibe

Answer explanation

The word 'abstain' is the most nearly opposite in meaning to 'indulge' as it means to refrain from indulging in something, while 'indulge' means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: REPULSION

• repugnance

• aversion

• destitution

• petulance

• attraction

Answer explanation

The word 'repulsion' means a strong feeling of disgust or aversion, so the most nearly opposite word would be 'attraction'.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the word "cogent".

• tentative

• forced

• convincing

• truculent

• brusque

Answer explanation

The best synonym for 'cogent' is 'convincing' because it means clear, logical, and convincing in argument or presentation.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the word "ponderous".

• contemplative

• compact

• unwieldy

• dreamy

• abstract

Answer explanation

The best synonym for 'ponderous' is 'unwieldy', which means difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A