Antonyms (Basic) — Set 8

Correct Answer: C. Pessimistic

Pessimistic is the antonym of sanguine. Sanguine means optimistic and positive about outcomes. Pessimistic means expecting unfavorable outcomes, opposite to sanguine.

Correct Answer: C. Miserly

Miserly is the antonym of munificent. Munificent means extremely generous or liberal in giving. Miserly means unwilling to spend or give, opposite to munificent.

Correct Answer: C. Unsuitable

Unsuitable is the antonym of felicitous. Felicitous means well-suited or appropriate. Unsuitable indicates not appropriate or fitting, opposite to felicitous.

Correct Answer: C. Unfavorable

Unfavorable is the antonym of propitious. Propitious means giving signs of future success. Unfavorable indicates adverse circumstances, opposite to propitious.

Correct Answer: C. Independent

Independent is the antonym of servile. Servile means submissive or slavish in nature. Independent indicates self-reliant and not subservient, opposite to servile.

Correct Answer: C. Foolish

Foolish is the antonym of sagacious. Sagacious means having keen judgment or wisdom. Foolish indicates lacking judgment or sense, opposite to sagacious.

Correct Answer: C. Rare

Rare is the antonym of ubiquitous. Ubiquitous means present everywhere or occurring constantly. Rare indicates seldom found or appearing, opposite to ubiquitous.

Correct Answer: C. Dull

Dull is the antonym of perspicacious. Perspicacious means having keen insight or discernment. Dull indicates lacking sharpness of intellect, opposite to perspicacious.

Correct Answer: C. Modest

Modest is the antonym of ostentatious. Ostentatious means displaying wealth or importance in an excessive way. Modest indicates avoiding display, opposite to ostentatious.

Correct Answer: C. Deceptive

Deceptive is the antonym of veracious. Veracious means habitually truthful or accurate. Deceptive indicates intended to mislead, opposite to veracious.