Antonyms MCQs (Set 1)

31. Antonym of ‘quiescent’ is _______________.

  • A. lackadaisical
  • B. active
  • C. dull
  • D. prescient
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Correct Answer:
B. active

Explanation:
quiescent means marked by inactivity or repose, therefore active is the opposite

32. Antonym of ‘sartorial’ is _______________.

  • A. cheerful
  • B. sincere
  • C. inelegant
  • D. homespun
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Correct Answer:
D. homespun

Explanation:
sartorial means of or relating to tailored clothes; homespun means homemade

33. Antonym of ‘sapient’ is _______________.

  • A. hunched
  • B. strong
  • C. simple
  • D. simian
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Correct Answer:
C. simple

Explanation:
sapient means possessing great wisdom, or sage; one meaning of simple is deficient in intelligence

34. Antonym of ‘matutinal’ is _______________.

  • A. paternal
  • B. crepuscular
  • C. maritime
  • D. marsupial
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Correct Answer:
B. crepuscular

Explanation:
matutinal means of or relating to the morning; crepuscular means relating to or resembling twilight

35. Antonym of ‘impecunious’ is _______________.

  • A. wealthy
  • B. cautious
  • C. hungry
  • D. tardy
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Correct Answer:
A. wealthy

Explanation:
impecunious means having little or no money; therefore wealthy is the opposite

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