Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 11

Correct Answer: C. Conscious

Oblivious means unaware or unconscious of what is happening around. Conscious means aware and awake to one's surroundings. The level of awareness is fundamentally opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Clear

Obscure means not clearly expressed or easy to understand. Clear means easy to perceive and understand without ambiguity. The clarity of expression is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Agreeable

Odious means causing hatred or disgust by being repulsive. Agreeable means acceptable and pleasing to the taste or mind. The reaction evoked is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Humble

Opulent means ostentatiously rich and displaying great wealth. Humble means modest and not displaying wealth or importance. The display of wealth is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Unorthodox

Orthodox means conforming to established doctrine and tradition. Unorthodox means contrary to what is usual and not traditional. The conformity to convention is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Modesty

Ostentation means displaying wealth or success in a way intended to impress. Modesty means not displaying one's abilities or achievements openly. The public display is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Aggravate

Palliate means to make something seem less serious or reduce pain. Aggravate means to make something worse or more serious. The effect on severity is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Generous

Parsimonious means unwilling to spend money and very frugal. Generous means willing to spend money freely and give readily. The attitude toward spending is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Practical

Pedantic means excessively concerned with minor details and formalism. Practical means concerned with what is useful and realistically applicable. The focus of concern is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Impenitent

Penitent means feeling remorse and expressing regret for wrongdoing. Impenitent means not feeling remorse and unrepentant. The attitude toward past wrongs is opposite.