Antonyms MCQs (Set 4)

16. Antonym of ‘daunt’ is _______________.

  • A. calm
  • B. believe
  • C. inspirit
  • D. dispel
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Correct Answer:
C. inspirit

Explanation:
to daunt means to lessen the courage of; to inspirit means to give vigor or courage

17. Antonym of ‘paucity’ is _______________.

  • A. excess
  • B. certainty
  • C. timidity
  • D. beauty
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Correct Answer:
A. excess

Explanation:
paucity means smallness of number; excess means ample quantity or abundance

18. Antonym of ‘heedless’ is _______________.

  • A. heartless
  • B. attentive
  • C. speedy
  • D. unaware
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Correct Answer:
B. attentive

Explanation:
heedless means inconsiderate or thoughtless; attentive means heedful or mindful of the comfort of others

19. Antonym of ‘abound’ is _______________.

  • A. rest
  • B. discourage
  • C. bless
  • D. dwindle
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Correct Answer:
D. dwindle

Explanation:
to abound means to be present in great numbers; to dwindle means to become steadily less

20. Antonym of ‘confederate’ is _______________.

  • A. enemy
  • B. confuse
  • C. wander
  • D. cluster
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Correct Answer:
A. enemy

Explanation:
a confederate is an ally of accomplice; an enemy is an opponent

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