Antonyms MCQS (Set 2)

11. Antonym of ‘obsequious’ is _______________.

  • A. clear
  • B. clever
  • C. domineering
  • D. dandified
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Correct Answer:
C. domineering

Explanation:
obsequious means subservient or fawning; domineering means exercising overbearing control

12. Antonym of ‘doleful’ is _______________.

  • A. empty
  • B. rich
  • C. witty
  • D. vivacious
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Correct Answer:
D. vivacious

Explanation:
doleful means full of grief or cheerless; vivacious means full of life and spirit

13. Antonym of ‘wanton’ is _______________.

  • A. merciful
  • B. repast
  • C. brilliant
  • D. vicious
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Correct Answer:
A. merciful

Explanation:
one meaning of wanton is malicious or merciless, therefore merciful is the opposite

14. Antonym of ‘banal’ is _______________.

  • A. sincere
  • B. wealthy
  • C. extraordinary
  • D. trustworthy
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Correct Answer:
C. extraordinary

Explanation:
banal means trite or commonplace, therefore extraordinary is the opposite

15. Antonym of ‘lugubrious’ is _______________.

  • A. quick
  • B. cheerful
  • C. salubrious
  • D. dry
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Correct Answer:
B. cheerful

Explanation:
lugubrious means mournful, or dismal, therefore cheerful is the opposite

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