Antonyms - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

precipitate : cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
aggravate : make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
create : bring (something) into existence.
defer : put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
push : exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself.


Antonym of precipitate is defer

material : concerned with money or possessions rather than the needs of the mind or spirit.
internal : of or situated on the inside.
spiritual : relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
psychic : relating to the soul or mind.
celestial : positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.


Antonym of material is spiritual

ominous : giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.
pleasant : giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
encouraging : giving someone support or confidence; supportive.
auspicious : conducive to success.
favorable: expressing approval.


Antonym of ominous is auspicious

affluence: the state of having a great deal of money.
indigence : a state of extreme poverty.
opulence : great wealth or luxuriousness.
sorrow : a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.
exuberance : the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.


Antonym of affluence is indigence

congenial : (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own.
disagreeable : unpleasant.
inconvenient : causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort.
unpleasant : causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion.
unsuitable : not fitting or appropriate


Antonym of congenial is disagreeable

ambiguity : the quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
clarity : the quality of being certain or definite.
certainty : firm conviction that something is the case.
rationality : the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
perversity : a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness.


Antonym of ambiguity is clarity

meager : lacking in quantity or quality.
continuous : forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.
fabulous : extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large.
hard : solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent, or pierced.
adequate : satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.


Antonym of meager is adequate

applauded : show approval or praise by clapping.
disapproved : have or express an unfavourable opinion.
misunderstood : incorrectly interpreted or understood.
praised : express warm approval or admiration of.
welcomed : greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way.


Antonym of applauded is disapproved

following : coming after or as a result of.
succeeding : coming after something in time.
proceeding : begin a course of action.
preceding : coming before something in order, position, or time.
receding : go or move back or further away from a previous position.


Antonym of following is preceding

superficial : not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory.
mysterious : difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
profound : very great or intense.
mystical : spiritual.


Antonym of superficial is profound