Antonyms MCQS (Set 3)

31. Antonym of ‘abdicate’ is _______________.

  • A. deny
  • B. usurp
  • C. blame
  • D. renounce
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Correct Answer:
B. usurp

Explanation:
to abdicate means to renounce power or high office; to usurp means seize power or high office

32. Antonym of ‘indolent’ is _______________.

  • A. industrious
  • B. complimentary
  • C. native
  • D. smooth
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Correct Answer:
A. industrious

Explanation:
indolent means lazy; industrious means hardworking

33. Antonym of ‘fortuitous’ is _______________.

  • A. undefended
  • B. gratuitous
  • C. deliberate
  • D. impoverished
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Correct Answer:
C. deliberate

Explanation:
fortuitous means occurring by chance, or accidental; deliberate means resulting from careful consideration, or voluntary

34. Antonym of ‘disparage’ is _______________.

  • A. hesitate
  • B. settle
  • C. trouble
  • D. applaud
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Correct Answer:
D. applaud

Explanation:
to disparage means to speak slightingly about; to applaud means to express approval

35. Antonym of ‘dubious’ is _______________.

  • A. reliable
  • B. pleasing
  • C. rhythmic
  • D. careful
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Correct Answer:
A. reliable

Explanation:
dubious means questionable or unreliable, therefore reliable is the opposite

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