Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 13

Correct Answer: C. Tardy

Punctual means arriving or doing something at expected time. Tardy means late in arrival or completion of something. The timeliness of action is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Hedonist

Puritan means strict in morals and religion avoiding pleasures. Hedonist means devoted to pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence. The approach to life is fundamentally opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Unqualified

Qualified means having the required skills and being competent. Unqualified means lacking the necessary qualifications or skills. The possession of required abilities is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Incite

Quell means to put an end to by force and suppress. Incite means to encourage or stir up an action or feeling. The effect on behavior or emotion is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Satisfied

Querulous means inclined to complain and express dissatisfaction. Satisfied means content and expressing approval. The expression of contentment is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Neat

Ragged means torn or worn into rags and shabby. Neat means tidy and in good order of appearance. The condition of clothing or appearance is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Scarce

Rampant means widespread and uncontrolled in occurrence. Scarce means limited in quantity and not widespread. The frequency of occurrence is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Irrational

Rational means based on reason and logic in thinking. Irrational means not based on reasoning and illogical. The basis of thinking is fundamentally opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Build

Raze means to completely destroy and demolish to the ground. Build means to construct and create something new. The action on structures is completely opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Fake

Real means genuinely existing and authentic in nature. Fake means not genuine and artificially made to deceive. The authenticity of something is opposite.