Antonyms MCQs (Set 1)

36. Antonym of ‘detain’ is _______________.

  • A. release
  • B. silence
  • C. forget
  • D. prosper
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Correct Answer:
A. release

Explanation:
to detain means to hold or keep back; to release means to let go

37. Antonym of ‘famous’ is _______________.

  • A. boring
  • B. poor
  • C. obscure
  • D. untalented
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Correct Answer:
C. obscure

Explanation:
famous means widely known; obscure means little known

38. Antonym of ‘colossal’ is _______________.

  • A. easy
  • B. tiny
  • C. graceful
  • D. roof
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Correct Answer:
B. tiny

Explanation:
colossal means incredibly large, therefore tiny is the opposite

39. Antonym of ‘fluid’ is _______________.

  • A. solid
  • B. liquid
  • C. afraid
  • D. decent
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Correct Answer:
A. solid

Explanation:
a fluid is a substance that flows; a solid does not flow

40. Antonym of ‘continue’ is _______________.

  • A. curve
  • B. argue
  • C. carry
  • D. pause
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Correct Answer:
D. pause

Explanation:
to continue means to act without interruption; to pause means to stop temporarily

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