Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 5

Correct Answer: C. Diurnal

Nocturnal means occurring during the night or active at night. Diurnal means occurring during the day or active during daylight. The time period of activity is completely opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Flexible

Obdurate means stubborn and refusing to change position despite persuasion. Flexible means willing to adapt and change according to circumstances. The willingness to bend or adjust is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Flushed

Pallid means pale or deficient in color suggesting illness or fear. Flushed means having a red or reddish appearance usually from excitement. The color and appearance of the face are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Uncomplaining

Querulous means complaining constantly and in a petulant manner. Uncomplaining means accepting without protest or complaint. The tendency to voice dissatisfaction is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Quiet

Raucous means loud, harsh, and unpleasantly loud in sound. Quiet means making little or no noise and peaceful. The volume and quality of sound are completely opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Misfortune

Serendipity means finding something good by chance or happy accident. Misfortune means bad luck or an unfortunate event. The outcome of chance occurrences are opposite in nature.

Correct Answer: C. Shriveled

Turgid means swollen or distended with fluid and overly ornate in writing. Shriveled means dried up and reduced in size. The state of physical fullness or depletion is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Sincere

Unctuous means excessively flattering and insincerely earnest or oily in appearance. Sincere means genuine and honest without pretense. The authenticity of manner and expression is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Humble

Vain means excessively proud of appearance or accomplishments and conceited. Humble means modest and not proud about one's achievements. The attitude toward self-worth is fundamentally opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Wax

Wane means to decrease gradually in size or strength over time. Wax means to increase gradually in size or strength. The direction of change is completely opposite.