Antonyms
Words that have opposite meanings are called antonyms. Choose the best
antonyms from the box to replace the underlines word in the sentence. Use a
dictionary if needed.
located
gorgeous
irrigated
increased
contentment
capture
clear
excited
1.  From her window Sam had a vague view to the west.
2.  She looked out over the parched field.
3.  Had the number of wildflowers diminished in the past month.
4.  The thought filled her with a feeling of despair.
5.  It was hard not to feel indifferent about this field.
6.  The flowers made such a dull sight.
7.  Sam wanted to release the scene before her.
8.  She misplaced her camera and went outside.
Antonyms Analogies
1. influential : powerless :: bend : _______.
A. shape
B. straighten
C. powerful
D. crooked
2. conclude: launch :: compress :: _______.
A. expand
B. deflate
C. start
D. express
3. proud : humble :: shipshape : _______.
A. modest
B. shipwreck
C. neat
D. sloppy
4. vast : tiny :: harsh : _______.
A. enormous
B. early
C. tender
D. bitter
5. suppress : advertise :: concrete : _______.
A. abstract
B. hard
C. hide
D. commercial
6. lush : barren :: repel : _______.
A. rich
B. attract
C. empty
D. repeat
7. grieve : rejoice :: uphold : _______.
A. undermine
B. revive
C. please
D. sorrow
8. destroy : create :: precarious : _______.
A. safe
B. dangerous
C. pretty
D. rotten
Antonyms Analogies
1. withdraw: present:: firm: _______.
A. exhibit
B. hide
C. unstable
D. hard
2. scream: whisper:: synonym:: _______.
A. similar
B. antonym
C. yell
D. homophone
3. scarce: abundant:: torrent: _______.
A. sure
B. trickle
C. water
D. stream
4. fatigue: vigor:: integrity: _______.
A. energy
B. tiredness
C. integral
D. dishonesty
5. suppress : advertise :: concrete : _______.
A. abstract
B. hard
C. hide
D. commercial
6. comedy: tragedy:: artificial: _______.
A. unreal
B. sad
C. genuine
D. funny
7. above: below:: nervous: _______.
A. nervy
B. anxious
C. over
D. unruffled
8. overt: subtle:: brilliant: _______.
A. bold
B. clever
C. dim
D. shiny
1. alienate : unite :: _______ : _______
A. concur : disagree B. agree : consent
C. past : passed
D. change : alter
2. intricate : simple :: _______ : _______
A. splendid : wonderful
B. amiable : contrary
C. snow : cold
D. doubtful : unlikely
3. lucky : unfortunate :: _______ : _______
A. important : necessary
B. fortunate : fortunately
C. horseshoe : clover
D. strenuous : easy
4. enchant : disgust :: _______ : _______
A. charm : charming B. attract : lure C. bequeath : receive D. loan : lone
5. sullen : cheerful :: _______ : _______
A. happy : happiness B. glum : upset C. organized : chaotic D. clown :
laughter
6. ignorant : informed :: _______ : _______
A. shallow : deep
B. unlearned : illiterate C. missed : mist D. real : realistic
7. empower : disable :: _______ : _______
A. eliminate : exclude
B. persist : stop C. unable : enable
D. beech: tree
8. copy : originate :: _______ : _______
A. mown : moan B. imitate : mimic
D. injure : aid
C. bud : blossom