Antonyms (Basic) — Set 12

Correct Answer: C. Obscurity

Obscurity is the antonym of perspicuity. Perspicuity means the quality of being clear and transparent. Obscurity indicates the quality of being unclear or vague, opposite to perspicuity.

Correct Answer: C. Inapt

Inapt is the antonym of felicitous. Felicitous means suitable or appropriate. Inapt indicates not suitable or appropriate, opposite to felicitous.

Correct Answer: C. Virtuous

Virtuous is the antonym of nefarious. Nefarious means wicked or criminal in nature. Virtuous indicates morally excellent or good, opposite to nefarious.

Correct Answer: C. Concise

Concise is the antonym of turgid. Turgid means bloated or bombastic in style or language. Concise indicates brief and clear, opposite to turgid.

Correct Answer: C. Exacerbate

Exacerbate is the antonym of assuage. Assuage means to make something less severe or intense. Exacerbate means to make worse or more severe, opposite to assuage.

Correct Answer: C. Separate

Separate is the antonym of coalesce. Coalesce means to come together to form one whole. Separate indicates to divide or keep apart, opposite to coalesce.

Correct Answer: C. Open

Open is the antonym of surreptitious. Surreptitious means secret or concealed. Open indicates transparent or not hidden, opposite to surreptitious.

Correct Answer: C. Compliant

Compliant is the antonym of recalcitrant. Recalcitrant means refusing to obey or be obedient. Compliant indicates willing to obey or cooperate, opposite to recalcitrant.

Correct Answer: C. Return

Return is the antonym of abscond. Abscond means to leave secretly and not return. Return indicates coming back or going back, opposite to abscond.

Correct Answer: C. Beneficial

Beneficial is the antonym of deleterious. Deleterious means harmful or injurious. Beneficial indicates helpful or advantageous, opposite to deleterious.