Antonyms - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

Genuine : truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Inexpensive : not costing a great deal; cheap.
Unattractive : not pleasing or appealing to look at.
Spurious : not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
Extraneous : irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.

Antonym of Genuine is Spurious

Elementary : of the most basic kind.
Secondary : coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary.
Tough : (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.
Advanced : new and not yet generally accepted.
Simple : easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.

Antonym of Elementary is Advanced

Flimsy : (of a pretext or account) weak and unconvincing. Vigorous : strong, healthy, and full of energy.
Strong : able to withstand force, pressure, or wear.
Sound : in good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.
Salutary : (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

Antonym of Flimsy is Salutary

Extreme : reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Ordinary : with no special or distinctive features; normal.
Casual : relaxed and unconcerned.
Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Moderate : average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

Antonym of Extreme is Moderate

Adamant : refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered.
Lenient : (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Stressing : give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing.
Yielding : give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.

Antonym of Adamant is Yielding

Reckless : heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.
Intelligent : having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
Diligent : having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Brilliant : exceptionally clever or talented.

Antonym of Reckless is Cautious

Mellow : (of a person's character) tempered by maturity or experience.
Excitable : responding too readily to something new or stimulating; easily excited.
Hot : filled with passionate excitement, anger, or other strong emotion.
Irrational : not logical or reasonable.
Fickle : changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.

Antonym of Mellow is Hot

Jovial : cheerful and friendly.
Talkative : fond of or given to talking.
Morose : sullen and ill-tempered.
Monotonous : dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
Quiet : making little or no noise.

Antonym of Jovial is Morose

Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Dashing : (of a man) attractive, adventurous, and full of confidence.
Outgoing : friendly and socially confident.
Bold : (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
Chivalrous : (of a man or his behaviour) courteous and gallant, especially towards women.

Antonym of Timid is Bold

Hungry : feeling or showing the need for food.
Ravenous : extremely hungry.
Famished : extremely hungry.
Satiated : satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full.
Greedy : having an excessive desire or appetite for food.

Antonym of Hungry is Satiated