Antonyms 2 Flashcards
Serious
Comic
The serious teacher never smiled, but the comic relief came when the students made funny faces.
Diurnal
Nocturnal
The diurnal owl slept by day, dreaming of its nighttime adventures.
Admission
Denial
He gave an admission of guilt, but his friend was in total denial about the cookie theft.
Glib
Inarticulate
The inarticulate speaker spluttered through the speech, while the glib comedian had everyone laughing.
Serene
Frenzied
The serene sea was a perfect spot for relaxation, unlike the frenzied beach party next door.
Praise
Chide
He commended the boy on his appearance, while another teacher was quick to chide him for his messy hair.
Brilliant
Dull
The colour was brilliant, lighting up the room, unlike the dull grey walls.
Install
Remove
Dad installed the PlayStation, but Mom said it was time to remove the old video games.
Commence
Conclude
The play commenced at 7pm, and the audience couldn’t wait for it to conclude.
Hardship
Comfort
In Africa, people suffer many hardships, yet they find comfort in their community.
Superior
Inferior
The iPhone 5 is superior to other mobiles, but some think the old flip phone is inferior.
Celebrity
Nonentity
The celebrity appeared on the TV show, while the nonentity watched from home wishing for fame.
Anonymous
Known
The writer was anonymous, but her stories became known to everyone who read them.
Income
Expenditure
The job pays a good income, but the expenditure on snacks was too high.
Fertile
Barren
The soil was fertile, the crops grew well, unlike the barren land nearby.
Reward
Punish
He was rewarded for his hard work, while his brother was punished for not doing his chores.
Board
Disembark
They boarded the ship at Dover, excited to disembark at their dream destination.
Precise
Approximate
The measurements needed to be precise, not just approximate guesses.
Nadir
Zenith
He reached the zenith of his football career at 18, after overcoming the nadir of his early struggles.
Daring
Cautious
The daring juggler caught all the knives safely, while his cautious friend stayed away from the act.
Trivial
Important
The chatter was of trivial things, not the important matters that needed discussion.
Dangerous
Safe
The trip was hazardous, but the return journey was surprisingly safe.
Sweet
Sour
The icing was too sweet, making the cake taste like a candy store, unlike the sour lemon pie.
Happy
Sad
She was happy to see her friends, but felt sad when they had to leave.
