Antonyms worksheet
June 20th, 2016 in Vocabulary
Against each key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the key word.
1. Inclination
a) disgust
b) reflection
c) aversion
d) decline
2. Inculpate
a) accuse
b) exonerate
c) barbaric
d) sensitive
3. Indifferent
a) apathetic
b) kind
c) responsible
d) compassionate
4. Inference
a) conclusion
b) foreknowledge
c) kindness
d) caution
5. Infinite
a) limited
b) overdone
c) endless
d) boundless
6. Ingenuity
a) stupidity
b) certain
c) skillful
d) cleverness
7. Insolent
a) innocent
b) brazen
c) magnificent
d) courteous
8. Install
a) add
b) enter
c) dethrone
d) claim
9. Intellect
a) reason
b) sane
c) inanity
d) rational
10. Intentional
a) accidental
b) cautious
c) premeditated
d) designed
11. Intrinsic
a) significant
b) extrinsic
c) congenital
d) innate
12. Invincible
a) vulnerable
b) beatable
c) unbeatable
d) omnipotent
13. Isolation
a) separation
b) segregation
c) loneliness
d) association
14. Jade
a) dull
b) fresh
c) lackluster
d) tired
15. Jaunt
a) leave
b) remain
c) return
d) stay
16. Jealousy
a) ill will
b) kindness
c) happiness
d) unhappiness
17. Jeer
a) laugh rudely
b) mock
c) applaud
d) express displeasure
18. Jeopardize
a) protect
b) perilous
c) endanger
d) serve
19. Jocular
a) playful
b) dull
c) humorous
d) funny
20. Jittery
a) careless
b) stable
c) strong
d) shaky
Answers
1. aversion
2. exonerate
3. responsible
4. foreknowledge
5. limited
6. stupidity
7. courteous
8. dethrone
9. inanity
10. accidental
11. extrinsic
12. beatable
13. association
14. fresh
15. stay
16. happiness
17. applaud
18. protect
19. dull
20. stable