Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 6

Correct Answer: C. Reluctance

Alacrity means willingness and enthusiastic readiness to do something quickly. Reluctance means unwillingness and hesitation to do something. The attitude toward taking action is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Definite

Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation and unclear. Definite means clearly defined and having no doubt. The clarity and certainty of meaning are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Cooperative

Antagonistic means showing opposition or hostility toward something. Cooperative means willing to work with others toward a common goal. The attitude toward collaboration and opposition are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Confidence

Apprehension means anxious awareness of danger or dread about something. Confidence means strong belief in one's abilities and lack of fear. The emotional states regarding future events are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Fertile

Arid means lacking moisture and very dry or barren land. Fertile means productive and capable of supporting abundant growth. The capacity for supporting life and growth is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Blessing

Bane means a source of great harm or misery and ruin. Blessing means something that brings happiness and good fortune. The nature of impact on one's life is fundamentally opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Peaceful

Belligerent means aggressive and eager or willing to fight or quarrel. Peaceful means free from conflict and not inclined toward violence. The inclination toward conflict is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Malignant

Benign means harmless and not causing danger or without serious ill will. Malignant means harmful and threatening to cause death or danger. The potential for harm is completely opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Normal

Bizarre means very strange or unusual in appearance or behavior. Normal means conforming to a standard or what is expected. The conformity to expectations is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Cheerful

Bleak means bare and exposed, cold and miserable. Cheerful means full of happiness and optimism. The mood and emotional quality conveyed are opposite.