Questions and Answers
What is the antonym of 'surly'?
What is the antonym of 'advent'?
Departure
What is the opposite of 'meander'?
To proceed in a straight line
Which of the following is an antonym of 'shoddy'?
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What is the antonym of 'exorbitant'?
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What is the opposite of 'momentous'?
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What is the antonym of 'sprightly'?
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What is the antonym of 'perilous'?
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What is the opposite of 'obstreperous'?
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What is an antonym of 'malign'?
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What is the antonym of 'apex'?
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What is the opposite of 'bogus'?
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What is the antonym of 'adieu'?
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What is the antonym of 'metropolis'?
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What is the antonym of 'vagrant'?
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Study Notes
Antonyms Study Notes
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Surly: Opposite of being polite, gracious, and friendly; relates to unfriendly or rude behavior.
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Advent: Contrasting with the concept of arriving or beginning; entails a departure or exodus.
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Meander: Refers to moving in a winding, scenic route; the antonym indicates movement in a straight line.
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Shoddy: Indicates poor quality or craftsmanship; opposing term refers to something that is well-made and solid.
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Exorbitant: Describes excessive or unreasonable prices; antonyms reflect affordability and reasonable costs.
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Momentous: Signifies something of great importance; its antonyms suggest trivial, slight, or inconsequential matters.
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Sprightly: Refers to being lively or energetic; contrast includes sullen, spiritless, and dull dispositions.
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Perilous: Highlights danger or risk; the opposite conveys a sense of safety, security, and harmlessness.
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Obstreperous: Denotes unruliness or noise; antonyms include quiet, well-behaved, and docile behavior.
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Malign: Indicates speaking ill of someone; opposing terms include praise or commendation, suggesting a kind disposition.
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Apex: Denotes the highest point; contrasted with the bottom or nadir, which represent the lowest point.
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Bogus: Refers to something fake or false; antonyms include genuine or authentic items.
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Adieu: A term for farewell; its antonym represents a greeting, such as "Hello".
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Metropolis: Denotes a large city; the opposite would be small communities like hamlets or villages.
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Vagrant: Describes someone who wanders without a home; antonyms refer to individuals who are settled, like stay-at-homes or residents.
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