Synonyms and Antonyms Quiz

1. If heating causes a material to expand, cooling may cause it to do what?

2. The committee rejected a temporary repair and requested a solution with the opposite quality. What kind of solution did it want?

3. A rigid material resists bending. What quality expresses the opposite idea?

4. A museum replaced its obsolete audio equipment with a modern system. Which word is the closest synonym of “obsolete”?

5. After several minutes, the applause began to subside and the speaker continued. Which word could replace “subside”?

6. Supplies were scarce after the storm. Which replacement would reverse the meaning of “scarce”?

7. A teacher says, “Maya’s explanation was lucid, so everyone understood the idea.” Which word could replace “lucid” without changing the meaning?

8. Which word is the closest synonym of “concise”?

9. During the interview, Priya gave a candid account of both her successes and mistakes. Which word is closest in meaning to “candid”?

10. Although the scenic route was circuitous, the return journey followed the most direct road. In this sentence, which word is an antonym of “circuitous”?

11. Nora worked diligently on the restoration, checking each detail and steadily correcting mistakes. How did she work?

12. The new shade trees helped mitigate the summer heat around the building. Which word is closest in meaning to “mitigate”?

13. A judge should be impartial rather than influenced by personal preference. Which word expresses that contrasting quality?

14. A manager gives an ambiguous response, leaving the team unsure whether the plan was approved. What does “ambiguous” most nearly mean here?

15. “Generous” and “stingy” are antonyms. Which pair has the same type of relationship?

16. Jon was reluctant to volunteer at first, but his sister was the opposite. How did his sister most likely feel?