Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

The words 'Dubious' and 'Certain' are antonyms, representing opposite states of belief or clarity. Similarly, 'Cold' and 'Warm' are antonyms representing opposite states of temperature. This relationship of direct opposition is consistent across both pairs.

Optimistic and pessimistic are opposites (antonyms). Similarly, export (sending goods out) and import (bringing goods in) represent opposite actions, fitting the required relationship perfectly.

The relationship between 'Friend' and 'Foe' is one of antonyms, representing opposing concepts. Similarly, 'Union' represents the state of being joined or in agreement, while 'Discord' represents a lack of harmony or disagreement, making them antonyms that fit the logical pattern established in the first pair.

The relationship between young and old is that of antonyms, describing opposite ends of the age spectrum. Similarly, wide and narrow are antonyms, describing opposite ends of the measurement spectrum regarding breadth or width. Therefore, narrow is the correct choice.

The relationship between 'dexterous' (skillful) and 'clumsy' (awkward) is one of antonyms. Similarly, a 'pessimist' (one who expects the worst) and a 'hopeful' person (one who expects the best) represent opposite outlooks, making this the correct pair.

The relationship presented is one of antonyms. Novelty, which refers to the quality of being new, is contrasted with oldness. Following this logical structure, the term newness is contrasted with antiquity, which refers to the quality of being ancient or very old.

The words 'Expend' and 'Replenish' are antonyms, as one means to use up and the other means to refill. Similarly, 'Defect' (to abandon or leave) and 'Rejoin' (to return or connect again) represent an antonymous relationship, fitting the established pattern perfectly.

Extrinsic means external or not inherent, so 'inherent' serves as its antonym.