Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 16

Correct Answer: C. Implementation

Abeyance means a state of suspension or temporary inactivity. Implementation means putting something into action. The state of inactivity versus active execution is fundamentally opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Normalcy

Aberration means a deviation from what is considered normal or right. Normalcy means conformity to a standard or pattern. The adherence to standards is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Embrace

Abjure means to renounce or reject solemnly and completely. Embrace means to hold closely and accept willingly. The acceptance or rejection is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Indulgence

Abnegation means denial of oneself or self-sacrifice. Indulgence means allowing oneself to enjoy something desired. The self-restraint versus self-gratification is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Substance

Abracadabra means pretentious jargon or meaningless magic words. Substance means actual matter having weight and real meaning. The contrast between meaningless and meaningful is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Intemperate

Abstemious means sparing or moderate in consumption. Intemperate means excessive and unrestrained in indulgence. The restraint in consumption is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Intelligible

Abstruse means hard to understand and beyond ordinary comprehension. Intelligible means able to be understood and clear. The ease of understanding is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Decrease

Accretion means gradual increase by natural growth or attachment. Decrease means to become smaller in size or amount. The direction of size change is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Sweetness

Acerbity means harsh or sour quality in taste or manner. Sweetness means pleasant and kind quality in disposition. The quality of manner is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Separation

Adjacency means the state of being located next to or adjoining. Separation means the action of moving apart or being kept apart. The positional relationship is opposite.