Antonyms - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

Penalty : a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Commendation : formal or official praise.
Default : failure to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a law court.
Concession : a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands.
Reward : a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.

Antonym of Penalty is Reward

Morose : sullen and ill-tempered.
Healthy : in a good physical or mental condition; in good health.
Gloomy : dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
Haggard : looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.
Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic.

Antonym of Morose is Cheerful

Pathetic : arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness.
Comical : amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way.
Marvellous : causing great wonder; extraordinary.
Common : occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Surprising : causing surprise; unexpected.

Antonym of Pathetic is Comical

Accused : a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.
Liberated : (of a place or people) freed from enemy occupation.
Impeached : call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice).
Exonerated : (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
Sentenced : declare the punishment decided for (an offender).

Antonym of Accused is Exonerated

Domination : the exercise of power or influence over someone or something, or the state of being so controlled.
Licence : a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic drink).
Liberty : the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views.
Freedom : the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
Charity : an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

Antonym of Domination is Freedom

Initiated : cause (a process or action) to begin.
Complicated : consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.
Started : begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space; come into being.
Closed : not open.
Confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered.

Antonym of Initiated is Closed

Rebuked : express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.
Praised : express warm approval or admiration of.
Received : be given, presented with, or paid (something).
Awarded : give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).
Invited : make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something.

Antonym of Rebuked is Praised

Onset : the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.
Hindrance : a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
Commencement : the beginning of something.
Finale : the last part of a piece of music, an entertainment, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.
Conclusion : the end or finish of an event, process, or text.

Antonym of Onset is Finale

Nearby : not far away; close.
Different : not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.
Close : only a short distance away or apart in space or time.
Separate : forming or viewed as a unit apart or by itself.
Distant ; far away in space or time.
Antonym of Nearby is Distant

Ascent : a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill.
Slide : move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.
Decline : (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
Fall : move from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without control.
Descent : an act of moving downwards, dropping, or falling.

Antonym of Ascent is Descent