Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 17

Correct Answer: C. Criticism

Adulation means excessive or slavish flattery and praise. Criticism means expressing disapproval and highlighting faults. The nature of feedback is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Oppose

Advocate means to publicly support or recommend something strongly. Oppose means to resist or confront with disagreement. The position of support is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Aloof

Affable means friendly and easy to talk to in manner. Aloof means distant and not friendly or willing to engage. The sociability level is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Sluggish

Agile means able to move quickly and easily with grace. Sluggish means moving slowly and with little energy. The quickness of movement is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Individual

Aggregate means a total or combined whole of many parts. Individual means single and separate distinct entity. The focus on whole versus single part is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Worsen

Ameliorate means to make something better and improve. Worsen means to make something worse. The direction of change in quality is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Synchronism

Anachronism means placing something in wrong time period. Synchronism means occurring at the same time or in proper sequence. The temporal relationship is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Dissimilar

Analogous means having an analogy or being similar in certain respects. Dissimilar means unlike and not resembling each other. The similarity is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Authority

Anarchy means absence of government and lawlessness. Authority means power to enforce obedience and make decisions. The presence of governing structure is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Affection

Animus means a strong dislike or hostility toward something. Affection means feeling of liking and loving. The emotional disposition is opposite.