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English Antonyms MCQs

Antonym of Deleterious is ____.

  • A. Fatal
  • B. Nourishing
  • C. Vital
  • D. Injurious
Explanation:
Deleterious means harmful, while nourishing means beneficial.

Antonym of Delete is ____.

  • A. Impound
  • B. Insert
  • C. Inspire
  • D. Ignore
Explanation:
Delete means remove, while insert means add.

Antonym of Degenerate is ____.

  • A. Disintegrate
  • B. Enrich
  • C. Improve
  • D. Spoil
Explanation:
Degenerate means to decline, while improve means to get better.

Antonym of Defile is ____.

  • A. Shine
  • B. Cleanse
  • C. Pure
  • D. Damage
Explanation:
Defile means to make dirty, while cleanse means to purify.

Antonym of Deficit is ____.

  • A. Superfluous
  • B. Surplus
  • C. Explicit
  • D. Shortfall
Explanation:
Deficit means shortage, while surplus means excess.

Antonym of Deflated is ____.

  • A. Empty
  • B. Upright
  • C. Turgid
  • D. Lie
Explanation:
Deflated means lacking air or spirit, while turgid means swollen or inflated.

Antonym of cut is ____.

  • A. Slice
  • B. Divide
  • C. Join
  • D. Chop
Explanation:
Cut means divide, while join means unite.

Antonym of custom is ____.

  • A. Habit
  • B. Tradition
  • C. Innovation
  • D. Practice
Explanation:
Custom means tradition, while innovation is new practice.

Antonym of curious is ____.

  • A. Inquisitive
  • B. Indifferent
  • C. Interested
  • D. Eager
Explanation:
Curious means eager to know, while indifferent shows no interest.

Antonym of cunning is ____.

  • A. Clever
  • B. Honest
  • C. Deceitful
  • D. Crafty
Explanation:
Cunning means deceitful, while honest is truthful.