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Antonym of Predilection is ____.

  • A. Proposal
  • B. Previous
  • C. Antagonism
  • D. Boisterous
Explanation:
Predilection means liking, while antagonism is dislike.

Antonym of Predicament is ____.

  • A. Firmness
  • B. Confidence
  • C. Comfort
  • D. Dilemma
Explanation:
Predicament means difficult situation, while confidence is ease.

Antonym of Preclude is ____.

  • A. Admit
  • B. Hinder
  • C. Debar
  • D. Casual
Explanation:
Preclude means prevent, while admit allows.

Antonym of Precipitate is ____.

  • A. Expedite
  • B. Cautious
  • C. Forewarn
  • D. Reverse
Explanation:
Precipitate means rash, while cautious is careful.

Antonym of Precede is ____.

  • A. Advance
  • B. Follow
  • C. Leave
  • D. Conceal
Explanation:
Precede means come before, while follow means come after.

Antonym of Precarious is ____.

  • A. Dangerous
  • B. Safe
  • C. Cautious
  • D. Easy
Explanation:
Precarious means unsafe, while safe is opposite.

Antonym of Postscript is ____.

  • A. Introduction
  • B. Learner
  • C. Delayed
  • D. Salutation
Explanation:
Postscript is ending note, while introduction is beginning.

Antonym of Portentous is ____.

  • A. Encouraging
  • B. Preserve
  • C. Flourish
  • D. Blunt
Explanation:
Portentous means ominous, while encouraging is hopeful.

Antonym of Ponderous is ____.

  • A. Simple
  • B. Thoughtless
  • C. Empty
  • D. Light
Explanation:
Ponderous means heavy, while light is opposite.

Antonym of Polygamy is ____.

  • A. Monogamy
  • B. Polyandry
  • C. Polygyny
  • D. Monotony
Explanation:
Polygamy is multiple spouses, opposite is monogamy.