Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Ameliorate”.
A. Reform
B. Enhance
C. Improve
D. Worsen
Correct Answer: D
Ameliorate means to improve; worsen means to make or become worse.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Voluntary”.
A. Willing
B. Compulsory
C. Spontaneous
D. Optional
Correct Answer: B
Voluntary means done by choice; compulsory means required by rule or law.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Virtue”.
A. Merit
B. Goodness
C. Morality
D. Vice
Correct Answer: D
Virtue means moral excellence; vice means immoral conduct or a bad habit.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Vague”.
A. Ambiguous
B. Indefinite
C. Explicit
D. Unclear
Correct Answer: C
Vague means unclear; explicit means clearly and fully stated.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Tranquil”.
A. Serene
B. Agitated
C. Calm
D. Peaceful
Correct Answer: B
Tranquil means calm; agitated means disturbed or restless.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Rigid”.
A. Stiff
B. Firm
C. Strict
D. Flexible
Correct Answer: D
Rigid means stiff or inflexible; flexible means capable of bending or adapting.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Permanent”.
A. Lasting
B. Enduring
C. Fixed
D. Temporary
Correct Answer: D
Permanent means lasting indefinitely; temporary means lasting for a limited time.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Optimistic”.
A. Pessimistic
B. Hopeful
C. Positive
D. Confident
Correct Answer: A
Optimistic means expecting good results; pessimistic means expecting bad results.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Inferior”.
A. Superior
B. Defective
C. Lesser
D. Subordinate
Correct Answer: A
Inferior means lower in quality or rank; superior means higher.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Hostile”.
A. Aggressive
B. Friendly
C. Antagonistic
D. Unfriendly
Correct Answer: B
Hostile means unfriendly or aggressive; friendly means kind and pleasant.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Frugal”.
A. Economical
B. Extravagant
C. Prudent
D. Thrifty
Correct Answer: B
Frugal means economical; extravagant means spending excessively.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Expand”.
A. Extend
B. Increase
C. Enlarge
D. Contract
Correct Answer: D
Expand means to become larger; contract means to become smaller.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Diligent”.
A. Negligent
B. Industrious
C. Attentive
D. Careful
Correct Answer: A
Diligent means hardworking and careful; negligent means careless in duty.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Conceal”.
A. Hide
B. Suppress
C. Reveal
D. Cover
Correct Answer: C
Conceal means to hide; reveal means to make known or visible.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Cease”.
A. Stop
B. Halt
C. End
D. Continue
Correct Answer: D
Cease means to stop; continue means to keep going.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Candid”.
A. Deceptive
B. Open
C. Frank
D. Honest
Correct Answer: A
Candid means truthful and straightforward; deceptive means misleading or dishonest.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Benevolent”.
A. Generous
B. Malevolent
C. Charitable
D. Kind
Correct Answer: B
Benevolent means kind and well-meaning; malevolent means wishing harm.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Ascend”.
A. Mount
B. Descend
C. Climb
D. Rise
Correct Answer: B
Ascend means to go upward; descend means to go downward.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Artificial”.
A. Imitated
B. Synthetic
C. Manufactured
D. Natural
Correct Answer: D
Artificial means man-made; natural means existing without human manufacture.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Ancient”.
A. Modern
B. Old
C. Antique
D. Historic
Correct Answer: A
Ancient means very old; modern means relating to the present or recent times.