PI Antonym Identification 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to SERENE?
- Peaceful
- Agitated (Correct answer)
- Tranquil
- Calm
Correct answer: Agitated
Serene means calm and untroubled; agitated means troubled or disturbed.
Question 2: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to EXACERBATE?
- Worsen
- Aggravate
- Alleviate (Correct answer)
- Intensify
Correct answer: Alleviate
Exacerbate means to make a problem worse; alleviate means to make it less severe.
Question 3: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to VERBOSE?
- Wordy
- Talkative
- Concise (Correct answer)
- Lengthy
Correct answer: Concise
Verbose means using more words than needed; concise means brief and to the point.
Question 4: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to BOLSTER?
- Support
- Undermine (Correct answer)
- Strengthen
- Reinforce
Correct answer: Undermine
Bolster means to support or strengthen; undermine means to weaken or erode.
Question 5: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to STEADFAST?
- Loyal
- Resolute
- Wavering (Correct answer)
- Committed
Correct answer: Wavering
Steadfast means firmly fixed in loyalty or belief; wavering means showing uncertainty or fluctuation.
Question 6: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to NOVEL?
- Innovative
- Fresh
- Conventional (Correct answer)
- Original
Correct answer: Conventional
Novel means new and original; conventional means following accepted standards.
Question 7: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to FRAGILE?
- Delicate
- Brittle
- Sturdy (Correct answer)
- Weak
Correct answer: Sturdy
Fragile means easily broken; sturdy means strongly built and resistant to damage.
Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to SERENE?