Antonyms (Basic) — Set 3

Correct Answer: C. Dry

Dry is the antonym of wet. Moist, damp, and saturated all indicate wetness or moisture. Dry represents the absence of wetness and is the opposite of wet.

Correct Answer: C. Back

Back is the antonym of front. Forward, ahead, and first all indicate direction toward the front. Back represents the opposite direction and location.

Correct Answer: C. Decrease

Decrease is the antonym of increase. Expand, grow, and enhance all indicate becoming larger. Decrease represents becoming smaller and is the opposite of increase.

Correct Answer: C. Private

Private is the antonym of public. Communal, general, and open all indicate public or shared nature. Private indicates something restricted or personal, opposite to public.

Correct Answer: C. Loose

Loose is the antonym of tight. Snug, firm, and secure all indicate tightness or firmness. Loose represents the opposite state and is the primary antonym of tight.

Correct Answer: B. Quiet

Quiet is the antonym of noisy. Loud, deafening, and boisterous all indicate noise. Quiet represents the absence of noise and is the opposite of noisy.

Correct Answer: C. Reject

Reject is the antonym of accept. Welcome, receive, and embrace all indicate accepting something. Reject means to refuse or not accept, making it the opposite of accept.

Correct Answer: C. Reveal

Reveal is the antonym of hide. Conceal, cover, and obscure all indicate hiding or concealing. Reveal means to show or expose, which is the opposite of hide.

Correct Answer: C. Contract

Contract is the antonym of expand. Enlarge, extend, and grow all indicate becoming larger. Contract means to become smaller or shrink, which is the opposite of expand.

Correct Answer: C. Natural

Natural is the antonym of artificial. Fake, synthetic, and imitation all indicate something not real or man-made. Natural indicates something that occurs in nature, opposite to artificial.