Antonyms MCQS (Set 3)

36. Antonym of ‘interdict’ is _______________.

  • A. continue
  • B. abstain
  • C. wallow
  • D. sanction
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Correct Answer:
D. sanction

Explanation:
to interdict means to forbid; to sanction means to approve

37. Antonym of ‘mendacious’ is _______________.

  • A. bashful
  • B. capacious
  • C. veracious
  • D. quiet
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Correct Answer:
C. veracious

Explanation:
mendacious means dishonest; veracious means truthful or honest

38. Antonym of ‘lassitude’ is _______________.

  • A. release
  • B. demure
  • C. fatigue
  • D. vigor
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Correct Answer:
D. vigor

Explanation:
lassitude means weariness; vigor means strength or force

39. Antonym of ‘verdant’ is _______________.

  • A. dishonest
  • B. suspicious
  • C. moldy
  • D. arid
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Correct Answer:
D. arid

Explanation:
one meaning of verdant is green, especially with plant life; arid means dry, or lacking enough rainfall for agriculture

40. Antonym of ‘ductile’ is _______________.

  • A. unfeeling
  • B. arrogant
  • C. precious
  • D. rigid
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Correct Answer:
D. rigid

Explanation:
one meaning of ductile is easily led or influenced; one meaning of rigid is inflexible, set in opinion

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