Antonyms MCQS (Set 2)

16. Antonym of ‘perspicacious’ is _______________.

  • A. calm
  • B. easy
  • C. dull
  • D. winsome
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Correct Answer:
C. dull

Explanation:
perspicacious means keen or astute, therefore dull is the antonym

17. Antonym of ‘elan’ is _______________.

  • A. inelegance
  • B. stupidity
  • C. obscure
  • D. despair
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Correct Answer:
D. despair

Explanation:
elan means vigorous spirit or enthusiasm; despair means an utter loss of hope

18. Antonym of ‘recondite’ is _______________.

  • A. manifest
  • B. flexible
  • C. provident
  • D. sociable
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Correct Answer:
A. manifest

Explanation:
recondite means difficult for one of ordinary understanding to comprehend; manifest means easily understood or recognized

19. Antonym of ‘gainsay’ is _______________.

  • A. regret
  • B. own
  • C. prudent
  • D. prude
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Correct Answer:
B. own

Explanation:
to gainsay means to deny; one meaning of to own is to admit

20. Antonym of ‘effluvium’ is _______________.

  • A. land
  • B. essential
  • C. fragrance
  • D. solid
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Correct Answer:
C. fragrance

Explanation:
effluvium means an offensive smell; fragrance means a sweet or delicate odor

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