Synonyms & Antonyms
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Synonyms & Antonyms: example questions & answers
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Which word is a synonym of BRIGHT?
- ADark
- BDim
- CDull
- DLuminous✓
Answer: Luminous means shining or bright. Dark, dim, and dull are antonyms.
Which word is an antonym of GENEROUS?
- ASelfish✓
- BNoble
- CHelpful
- DKind
Answer: Selfish is the opposite of generous. Kind, helpful, and noble are similar to generous.
Which word is a synonym of ANCIENT?
- AModern
- BRecent
- CNew
- DOld✓
Answer: Old is a synonym of ancient. Modern, new, and recent are antonyms.
Which word is an antonym of COURAGE?
- ABravery
- BStrength
- CFear✓
- DDetermination
Answer: Fear is the opposite of courage. Bravery, strength, and determination are similar to courage.
Which word is a synonym of MEAGRE?
- AScanty✓
- BAbundant
- CPlentiful
- DGenerous
Answer: Scanty means meagre or insufficient. Generous, abundant, and plentiful are antonyms.
Which word is an antonym of COMMENCE?
- ABegin
- BStart
- CEnd✓
- DInitiate
Answer: End is the opposite of commence (begin). Begin, start, and initiate are synonyms.
What is the opposite of ABUNDANCE?
- AScarcity✓
- BWealth
- CPlenty
- DGrowth
Answer: Scarcity (shortage) is the opposite of abundance (plenty). Plenty, wealth, and growth relate to abundance.