Antonyms MCQs (Set 1)

16. Antonym of ‘abate’ is _______________.

  • A. free
  • B. augment
  • C. provoke
  • D. wane
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Correct Answer:
B. augment

Explanation:
to abate means to reduce in degree or intensity; to augment means to increase

17. Antonym of ‘dearth’ is _______________.

  • A. lack
  • B. poverty
  • C. abundance
  • D. foreign
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Correct Answer:
C. abundance

Explanation:
dearth means an inadequate supply or lack of something; abundance means an ample quantity, or wealth

18. Antonym of ‘peaked’ is _______________.

  • A. tired
  • B. arrogant
  • C. pointy
  • D. ruddy
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Correct Answer:
D. ruddy

Explanation:
to be peaked is to appear pale or wan; to be ruddy is to have a healthy , red complexion

19. Antonym of ‘abridge’ is _______________.

  • A. shorten
  • B. extend
  • C. stress
  • D. easy
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Correct Answer:
B. extend

Explanation:
to abridge means to shorten and to extend means to lengthen

20. Antonym of ‘kindle’ is _______________.

  • A. smother
  • B. detest
  • C. enemy
  • D. discourage
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Correct Answer:
A. smother

Explanation:
to kindle means to start burning or ignite; to smother means to stifle or suppress

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