Antonyms - Section 1
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In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
Approbate means to approve or sanction; to condemn means to declare wrong or to convict.
Dearth means an inadequate supply or lack of something; abundance means an ample quantity, or wealth
Rotund means rounded or plump, therefore thin is the opposite
Germane means to be appropriate or relevant, therefore irrelevant is the opposite
Demur means to delay or hesitate; to embrace means to accept readily or gladly; demure means coy
Friendly: Characteristic of or behaving as a friend
Overt: done or shown openly; plainly apparent.
Hidden: kept out of sight; concealed
Ample: enough or more than enough; plentiful.
Hostile : showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly
Need : require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable.
Biased : unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
Worried : anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
Silent : not making or accompanied by any sound.
Show : be, allow, or cause to be visible.
Confine : establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case).
Inability : the state of being unable to do something
Dislike : feel distaste for or hostility towards
Need : require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable.
Advance : not expressing genuine feelings.
Want : have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for.
Humorous: Humorous is a fine tone for toasting at your friend's wedding, but not so much for the reading of someone's last will and testament. When we talk about humor, we're usually talking about something funny. But originally the word humorous had to do with the body's humors, or moods.
Loving: feeling or showing love or great care
Insincere: not expressing genuine feelings.
unhealthy: not having or showing good health.