Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 18

Correct Answer: C. Create

Annihilate means to destroy completely leaving nothing remaining. Create means to make something new come into being. The action on existence is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Lump sum

Annuity means a fixed sum of money payable yearly. Lump sum means a single payment made all at once. The timing of payment distribution is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Desecrate

Anoint means to formally dedicate with sacred oil. Desecrate means to treat something sacred with disrespect. The respect shown to sacred things is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Consequent

Antecedent means something that comes before in time. Consequent means something that follows as a result. The temporal order is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Sympathy

Antipathy means a strong feeling of dislike or opposition. Sympathy means feeling of concern and understanding for others. The emotional response is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Modern

Antiquated means very old and no longer used or relevant. Modern means of the present or recent times and current. The temporal quality is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Irritant

Anodyne means something that soothes pain and provides comfort. Irritant means something that causes irritation and discomfort. The effect on comfort is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Regularity

Anomaly means something that deviates from what is normal. Regularity means occurrence of something normal and expected. The adherence to pattern is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Identified

Anonymous means without a name or identity disclosed. Identified means having been recognized and named specifically. The revelation of identity is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Withdrawal

Ante means putting money at risk in a game or speculation. Withdrawal means taking money out and removing participation. The involvement and investment is opposite.