Antonyms MCQs (Set 5)

21. Antonym of ‘bemuse’ is _______________.

  • A. depress
  • B. inspire
  • C. clarify
  • D. desire
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Correct Answer:
C. clarify

Explanation:
to bemuse means to make confused, or to bewilder; to clarify means to make free from confusion

22. Antonym of ‘penurious’ is _______________.

  • A. generous
  • B. lenient
  • C. injurious
  • D. relaxed
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Correct Answer:
A. generous

Explanation:
penurious means given to extreme stinginess or frugality, which is the antonym of generous

23. Antonym of ‘fustigate’ is _______________.

  • A. inveigle
  • B. investigate
  • C. explain
  • D. praise
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Correct Answer:
D. praise

Explanation:
to fustigate means to criticize severely, which is the antonym of to praise

24. Antonym of ‘cautious’ is _______________.

  • A. reasonable
  • B. careful
  • C. illogical
  • D. reckless
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Correct Answer:
D. reckless

Explanation:
cautious means careful; reckless means lacking caution

25. Antonym of ‘perilous’ is _______________.

  • A. disciplined
  • B. similar
  • C. safe
  • D. honest
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Correct Answer:
C. safe

Explanation:
perilous means dangerous, therefore, safe is the antonym of perilous

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