Antonyms - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

Spread : open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
Subdue : overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).
Repress : subdue (someone or something) by force.
Suppress : forcibly put an end to.
Contract : decrease in size, number, or range.

Antonym of Spread is Contract

Opulent : ostentatiously costly and luxurious.
Wealthy : having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
Poor : lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.
Sumptuous : splendid and expensive-looking.
Drooping : bend or hang downwards limply.

Antonym of Opulent is Poor

Autonomy : the right or condition of self-government.
Submissiveness : obedience, humility.
Dependence : the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
Subordination : the action of subordinating or the state of being subordinate.
Slavery : the state of being a slave.

Antonym of Autonomy is Dependence

Outmoded : old-fashioned.
Polished : shiny as a result of being rubbed.
Practicable : able to be done or put into practice successfully.
Stylish : fashionably elegant and sophisticated.
Fashionable : characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular style.

Antonym of Outmoded is Fashionable

Catholic : including a wide variety of things; all-embracing.
Rigid : unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
Orthodox : following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.
Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.
Narrow-minded : not willing to listen to or tolerate other people's views; prejudiced.

Antonym of Catholic is Narrow-minded

Subservient : prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
Aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.
Dignified : having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
Straightforward : uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.
Supercilious : behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

Antonym of Subservient is Dignified

Intricate : very complicated or detailed.
Foolish : lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
Simple : easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.
Straightforward : uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.
Easy : achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.

Antonym of Intricate is Straightforward

Impound : seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law.
Generate : produce or create.
Strengthen : make or become stronger.
Stimulate : raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system).
Release : allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

Antonym of Impound is Release

Hamstring : severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of.
Strengthen : make or become stronger.
Enlarge : make or become larger or more extensive.
Stimulate : raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system).
Awaken : rouse from sleep; cause to stop sleeping.

Antonym of Hamstring is Strengthen

Filthy : disgustingly dirty.
Stainless : unmarked by or resistant to stains or discoloration.
Shining : giving out or reflecting bright light.
Sterilized : made free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
Clean : free from dirt, marks, or stains.

Antonym of Filthy is Clean