Antonyms exercise
June 13th, 2016 in English Learning
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) reflection
b) aversion
c) disgust
d) decline
2. Inculpate
a) sensitive
b) exonerate
c) barbaric
d) accuse
3. Indifferent
a) kind
b) responsible
c) apathetic
d) compassionate
4. Inference
a) caution
b) foreknowledge
c) kindness
d) conclusion
5. Infinite
a) overdone
b) boundless
c) endless
d) limited
6. Ingenuity
a) skillful
b) cleverness
c) stupidity
d) certain
7. Insolent
a) innocent
b) brazen
c) magnificent
d) courteous
8. Install
a) add
b) enter
c) dethrone
d) claim
9. Intellect
a) sane
b) rational
c) inanity
d) reason
10. Intentional
a) premeditated
b) designed
c) accidental
d) cautious
11. Intrinsic
a) innate
b) extrinsic
c) congenital
d) none of these
12. Invincible
a) omnipotent
b) beatable
c) unbeatable
d) vulnerable
13. Isolation
a) separation
b) segregation
c) loneliness
d) association
14. Jade
a) dull
b) tired
c) lackluster
d) fresh
15. Jaunt
a) leave
b) stay
c) return
d) remain
16. Jealousy
a) ill will
b) unhappiness
c) happiness
d) kindness
17. Jeer
a) applaud
b) mock
c) laugh rudely
d) express displeasure
18. Jeopardize
a) protect
b) perilous
c) endanger
d) serve
19. Jocular
a) humorous
b) dull
c) playful
d) funny
20. Jittery
a) shaky
b) stable
c) strong
d) careless
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