Antonyms MCQs (Set 1)

21. Antonym of ‘meager’ is _______________.

  • A. kind
  • B. generous
  • C. thoughtful
  • D. copious
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Correct Answer:
D. copious

Explanation:
meager means lacking in quality or quantity; copious means present in large quantity, or abundant

22. Antonym of ‘philistine’ is _______________.

  • A. novice
  • B. intellectual
  • C. pious
  • D. debutante
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Correct Answer:
B. intellectual

Explanation:
philistine is used disparagingly to describe a person guided by material rather than intellectual values; an intellectual is a person who engages in creative use of his or her intellect

23. Antonym of ‘zenith’ is _______________.

  • A. worst
  • B. apex
  • C. nadir
  • D. past
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Correct Answer:
C. nadir

Explanation:
zenith means the highest point or the apex; nadir means the lowest point

24. Antonym of ‘germane’ is _______________.

  • A. irrelevant
  • B. indifferent
  • C. impartial
  • D. improvident
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Correct Answer:
A. irrelevant

Explanation:
germane means to be appropriate or relevant, therefore irrelevant is the antonym

25. Antonym of ‘irascible’ is _______________.

  • A. determined
  • B. placid
  • C. reasonable
  • D. pliant
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Correct Answer:
B. placid

Explanation:
irascible means easily angered; placid means calm or serene

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