Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 3

Correct Answer: C. Clear

Turbid means cloudy, murky, and not allowing light to pass through clearly. Clear means transparent and allowing light to pass through with clarity. The transparency of a substance is completely opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Rare

Ubiquitous means present or found everywhere at the same time constantly. Rare means seldom found or occurring only occasionally. The frequency and presence of something are fundamentally opposite concepts.

Correct Answer: C. Concise

Verbose means using or containing more words than necessary and being wordy. Concise means brief and using only essential words to convey meaning. The style of expression in terms of length is completely opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Trusting

Wary means cautious and suspicious about potential danger or deception. Trusting means believing in the goodness of others without suspicion. The attitude toward others and situations are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Cosmopolitan

Xenophobic means having an intense fear or hatred of foreigners and foreign things. Cosmopolitan means familiar with and appreciative of many different cultures. The attitude toward different cultures is fundamentally opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Unyielding

Yielding means easily bending or giving way to pressure and being flexible. Unyielding means firm and rigid, refusing to bend or give way. The resistance to pressure and change are opposite qualities.

Correct Answer: C. Indifferent

Zealous means enthusiastic and passionate in pursuit of a cause or goal. Indifferent means not interested or showing no concern whatsoever. The level of enthusiasm and concern are completely opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Kindness

Acrimony means bitterness and hostility in tone or manner of speaking. Kindness means showing care and consideration for others' feelings. The emotional quality of interactions are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Prolixity

Brevity means expressing something in a short and concise manner. Prolixity means being verbose and using unnecessarily long descriptions. The length and wordiness of communication are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Public

Clandestine means secret and deliberately concealed from public knowledge. Public means open to or concerning the people in general. The visibility and accessibility of information are opposite.