Antonyms (Advanced) — Set 9

Correct Answer: C. Beneficial

Deleterious means having a harmful effect on someone or something. Beneficial means having a favorable or helpful effect. The impact on well-being is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Elevate

Demean means to reduce in rank or dignity and cause shame. Elevate means to raise in rank or promote to a higher position. The change in status or dignity is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Populated

Desolate means deserted and uninhabited by people or life. Populated means having many people living in an area. The presence of inhabitants is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Involvement

Detachment means lack of emotional involvement or distance from something. Involvement means being engaged and taking active interest. The level of participation is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Clumsy

Dexterous means skillful in using the hands and having quick movements. Clumsy means lacking skill and grace in movement. The ability and grace of movement are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Confident

Diffident means lacking confidence in one's own abilities or value. Confident means feeling sure about one's abilities and worth. The belief in self-capability is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Prompt

Dilatory means slow and designed to delay or postpone action. Prompt means done quickly without delay and immediate. The speed and timeliness of action are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Negligent

Diligent means careful and persevering in work and effort. Negligent means failing to give proper care or attention. The conscientiousness in carrying out duties is opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Favorable

Dire means extremely serious and urgent with fearful consequences. Favorable means advantageous and promising positive outcomes. The outlook and consequences predicted are opposite.

Correct Answer: C. Loyal

Disaffected means dissatisfied and losing faith in loyalty or cause. Loyal means faithful to a person or cause and steadfast. The allegiance and faithfulness shown are opposite.