Antonyms (Basic) — Set 9

Correct Answer: C. Underdeveloped

Underdeveloped is the antonym of precocious. Precocious means showing developed abilities at an unusually early age. Underdeveloped indicates not developed, opposite to precocious.

Correct Answer: C. Verbose

Verbose is the antonym of laconic. Laconic means using very few words. Verbose means using more words than necessary, opposite to laconic.

Correct Answer: C. Soiled

Soiled is the antonym of pristine. Pristine means in its original clean condition. Soiled indicates being dirtied or made unclean, opposite to pristine.

Correct Answer: C. Steadfast

Steadfast is the antonym of fickle. Fickle means likely to change unexpectedly. Steadfast means loyal and committed, opposite to fickle.

Correct Answer: C. Mature

Mature is the antonym of nascent. Nascent means just starting to develop or come into being. Mature indicates fully developed or grown, opposite to nascent.

Correct Answer: C. Industrious

Industrious is the antonym of indolent. Indolent means unwilling to work or exert effort. Industrious indicates hardworking and diligent, opposite to indolent.

Correct Answer: C. Murky

Murky is the antonym of pellucid. Pellucid means transparently clear in style or meaning. Murky indicates dark and unclear, opposite to pellucid.

Correct Answer: C. Taciturn

Taciturn is the antonym of garrulous. Garrulous means excessively talkative. Taciturn means quiet and using few words, opposite to garrulous.

Correct Answer: C. Wealthy

Wealthy is the antonym of destitute. Destitute means extremely poor and lacking possessions. Wealthy indicates having abundance of possessions and money, opposite to destitute.

Correct Answer: C. Silent

Silent is the antonym of clamorous. Clamorous means expressing something loudly and insistently. Silent indicates making no noise, opposite to clamorous.