Antonyms MCQ Set 15

Choose the antonym of PARSIMONIOUS

  • A. Frugal
  • B. Thrifty
  • C. Munificent (Answer)
  • D. Niggardly

Parsimonious means unwilling to spend money or use resources; extremely stingy. Its antonym is Munificent, meaning extremely generous.

Choose the antonym of EQUIVOCAL

  • A. Ambiguous
  • B. Vague
  • C. Unambiguous (Answer)
  • D. Evasive

Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation. Its antonym is Unambiguous, meaning having only one clear meaning.

Choose the antonym of RECALCITRANT

  • A. Defiant
  • B. Uncooperative
  • C. Tractable (Answer)
  • D. Obstinate

Recalcitrant means stubbornly resistant to authority or guidance. Its antonym is Tractable, meaning easily managed or controlled.

Choose the antonym of PERSPICACIOUS

  • A. Astute
  • B. Discerning
  • C. Obtuse (Answer)
  • D. Sharp-witted

Perspicacious means having keen insight or judgment. Its antonym is Obtuse, meaning slow to understand.

Choose the antonym of MENDACIOUS

  • A. Deceitful
  • B. Untruthful
  • C. Veracious (Answer)
  • D. Dishonest

Mendacious means given to lying. Its antonym is Veracious, meaning habitually speaking the truth.

Choose the antonym of IMPECUNIOUS

  • A. Penniless
  • B. Destitute
  • C. Affluent (Answer)
  • D. Poor

Impecunious means having little or no money. Its antonym is Affluent, meaning having a great deal of money.

Choose the antonym of SANGUINE

  • A. Optimistic
  • B. Hopeful
  • C. Despondent (Answer)
  • D. Buoyant

Sanguine means optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation. Its antonym is Despondent, meaning in low spirits from loss of hope.

Choose the antonym of INTRANSIGENT

  • A. Uncompromising
  • B. Inflexible
  • C. Amenable (Answer)
  • D. Unyielding

Intransigent means unwilling to change one's views or agree about something. Its antonym is Amenable, meaning open to suggestion or agreeable.

Choose the antonym of CIRCUMSPECT

  • A. Cautious
  • B. Wary
  • C. Impetuous (Answer)
  • D. Prudent

Circumspect means wary and unwilling to take risks. Its antonym is Impetuous, meaning acting quickly without thought.

Choose the antonym of TACITURN

  • A. Reserved
  • B. Reticent
  • C. Loquacious (Answer)
  • D. Uncommunicative

Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative in speech, saying little. Its antonym is Loquacious, meaning very talkative.

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Antonyms — Set 15

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