Antonyms MCQS (Set 3)

26. Antonym of ‘contrary’ is _______________.

  • A. urbane
  • B. agreeable
  • C. unpleasant
  • D. despicable
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Correct Answer:
B. agreeable

Explanation:
contrary means unwilling to accept control or advice; agreeable means ready or willing to agree

27. Antonym of ‘glower’ is _______________.

  • A. prairie
  • B. smile
  • C. raise
  • D. throw
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Correct Answer:
B. smile

Explanation:
glower means a sullen brooding look, therefore smile is the opposite

28. Antonym of ‘exacting’ is _______________.

  • A. upright
  • B. lenient
  • C. sober
  • D. general
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Correct Answer:
B. lenient

Explanation:
exacting means severe; lenient means indulgent

29. Antonym of ‘curtail’ is _______________.

  • A. remain
  • B. detain
  • C. placate
  • D. prolong
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Correct Answer:
D. prolong

Explanation:
to curtail means to cut short; to prolong means to lengthen or extend

30. Antonym of ’eminent’ is _______________.

  • A. imminent
  • B. obscure
  • C. retire
  • D. unsure
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Correct Answer:
B. obscure

Explanation:
eminent means prominent, or famous; obscure means not prominent, or unknown

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