Unit 5 words 1-10 Antonyms

dana was a selfish friend who never cared about anyone.

• Altruistic

• Assent

• Benefactor

• Chivalrous

• Clemency

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Altruistic' because it is the opposite of 'selfish' and means showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

For someone that appreciates symmetry, I was pleased by the consistency of my white tiled floor.

• Dearth

• Diffident

• Discrepancy

• Embark

• Facile

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Discrepancy' as it is the opposite of symmetry, which is mentioned in the question. A discrepancy implies a lack of consistency or uniformity.

The prince’s audacious plan to save the princess included crossing the deathly forest and killing the dragon.

• Dearth

• Diffident

• Discrepancy

• Embark

• Facile

Answer explanation

The word 'audacious' means bold or daring, so the opposite trait would be 'diffident,' which means lacking in self-confidence.

After I was kidnapped and held hostage for a week, I became a misanthrope and distrusted everyone.

• Altruistic

• Assent

• Benefactor

• Chivalrous

• Clemency

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Benefactor' because a misanthrope is someone who distrusts and dislikes humankind, making 'Benefactor' the most fitting term as it refers to a person who helps others.

Because Ann works out seven days a week and eats a healthy diet, she has no surplus fat on her small frame.

• Dearth

• Diffident

• Discrepancy

• Embark

• Facile

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Dearth' which means a scarcity or lack of something. In the context of the sentence, 'surplus' fat is the opposite of 'dearth', making it the most suitable choice.

As he made his way haltingly to the stand, the eye witness looked as if he might waver in his promise to provide testimony.

• Dearth

• Diffident

• Discrepancy

• Embark

• Facile

Answer explanation

The word 'facile' means easily achieved or effortless, which fits the context of the eye witness appearing hesitant. The witness seemed like he might easily back out of providing testimony.

If a mother’s decision to allow her kids to stay up past their bedtimes differ from her husband’s decisions, this will send mixed messages to the kids.

• altruistic

• Assent

• Benefactor

• Chivalrous

• clemency

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Assent' because it means to agree or approve, which fits the context of the sentence where the mother and father have differing decisions about bedtime.

Because Cindy consumed a glut of food at the party, she now has a stomach ache.

• Dearth

• Diffident

• Discrepancy

• Embark

• Facile

Answer explanation

Cindy consumed a 'glut' of food, leading to a stomach ache. The word 'dearth' means scarcity or lack, which is the opposite of glut, making it the correct choice.

This word does not have an antonym

• Dearth

• Diffident

• Discrepancy

• Embark

• Facile

Answer explanation

The word 'Embark' is the correct choice as it does not have an antonym. The other options all have possible antonyms.

Confident he was about to pick up several women, the playboy walked into the party in a jaunty way.

• Dearth

• Diffident

• Discrepancy

• Embark

• Facile

Answer explanation

The word 'diffident' means lacking confidence. In this context, the playboy walked in confidently, so 'diffident' is the correct choice as it is the opposite of confident.