Vocabulary Test 78

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice B is correct.  Tragedy means 'a event causing great suffering' the opposite being comedy meaning 'intending to make someone laugh’. For example: The film was a thriller but it had element of comedy too. Choice A means laughter'. Choice C means ‘an affair of the heart’. Choice D means 'disaster'. Choice A, C and D are wrong. 

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice D is correct.  Start means 'to begin something' the opposite being finish meaning 'to complete something’. For example: The project was finished and all the parties were happy with the outcome.Choice A means to shut'. Choice C means ‘to close something’. Choice C means 'to come to a stop'. Choice A, B, and C  are wrong. 

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice C is correct.  miserly means 'hoarding money or wealth' the opposite being extravagant meaning 'spendthrift’. For example: The younger brother was a miser but the elder was extravagant. Choice A means friendly and welcoming'. Choice B means ‘ready to give’. Choice D means 'generous and benevolent'. Choice A, B, and D are wrong. 

The word “vulgar” means “lacking sophistication or good taste.” For example: "a vulgar check suit"

Option C: “Coarse” means “rough or harsh, lacking sophistication.” For example: "a coarse language” This is closest to the meaning of "vulgar". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Thoughtless” means “without consideration of the possible consequences.” For example: "to think a few minutes of thoughtless pleasure could end in this" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Unkind” means “inconsiderate and harsh to others.” For example: "you were terribly unkind to her" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Illiterate” means “unable to read or write.” For example: "his parents were illiterate" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice D is correct.  Lenient means 'merciful or tolerant' the opposite being harsh meaning 'cruel or severe’. For example: She grew up under a harsh parent. Choice A means unbending'. Choice B means ‘irritated’. Choice C means 'impolite'. Choice A, B, and C are wrong. 

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice B is correct. Alive means 'living or breathing' the opposite being dead meaning 'not breathing’. For example: The tiger was shot dead by the poacher.Choice A means timid'. Choice C means ‘the act of sleeping’. Choice D means 'not clear mentally'. Choice A, C and D are wrong. 

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice C is correct.  Obstinate means 'refusing to change' the opposite being pliable meaning 'ready to change one's opinion’. For example: The quality of the leather is pliable but will not crack. Choice A means obstinate'. Choice B means ‘important’. Choice D means 'influenced by popular style'. Choice A, B,  and D are wrong. 

The word “Recover” means “return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.” For example: "Neil is still recovering from shock"

Option A: “Recoup” means “regain (something lost or expended)." This is closest to the meaning of "recover". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Revive” means “restore to life or consciousness.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Rejoin” means “join together again; reunite.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Return” means “come or go back to a place or person.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice D is correct. Ancestors means 'forefathers' the opposite being  descendants meaning 'successor’. For example:The founder of the company was a visionary, but unfortunately their descendants were not. Choice A means a group of people who are in agreement'. Choice B means ‘students’. Choice C means 'supporter'. Choice A, B, and C  are wrong.