Antonyms 3 Flashcards
Abundance
Scarcity
The abundance of food meant everyone had enough to eat, unlike the scarcity where people might go hungry.
Ready
Unprepared
He was ready for the race, while his friend was unprepared and forgot his shoes.
Anxious
Assured
She was anxious about the test, but her friend felt assured he would do well.
Advantage
Disadvantage
For basketball, his advantage was his height, while his short friend faced a disadvantage.
Contentment
Discontent
On an icy day, contentment is to sit by the fire, unlike the discontent felt when it’s too cold to go outside.
Impudent
Respectful
The impudent child was rude to his teacher, while the respectful one always said please and thank you.
Silence
Commotion
There was silence in the hall before the show, unlike the commotion that followed when the lights went out.
Cheerful
Dismal
He gave a cheerful wave to everyone, while the dismal weather made people feel gloomy.
Drought
Monsoon
In Africa, there was a terrible drought, but the monsoon season brought heavy rain and relief.
Fade
Flourish
The color faded from her cheeks when she was scared, but flowers flourish in the spring.
Appear
Disappear
At dawn, the sun appeared on the horizon, while it seems to disappear at sunset.
Minority
Majority
People with green eyes are in the minority compared to those with brown or blue, which are the majority.
Conceal
Reveal
The jewels were concealed in the room, but they were revealed when the treasure chest was opened.
Extrovert
Introvert
The extrovert enjoyed showing off at the party, while the introvert preferred to stay at home.
Assertive
Modest
Be more assertive and confident in what you do, instead of being modest and holding back.
Pleasing
Abhorrent
She found the clothes pleasing, while her friend thought they were simply abhorrent.
Lively
Passive
He was a lively participant in the competition, unlike his friend who was passive and stayed quiet.
Unassuming
Pompous
His unassuming nature made him easy to talk to, while the pompous boy bragged about his achievements.
Adore
Despise
She adored the puppy and looked after it well, while her brother despised the idea of having a pet.
Unite
Separate
In church, people unite in prayer, but outside, they often separate to go home.
Mobile
Stationary
He had a mobile phone that he carried everywhere, unlike the stationary one that stayed on the desk.
Maximum
Minimum
The maximum volume of the music was too loud, while the minimum was hardly audible.
Numerous
Few
There were numerous people at the meeting, while only a few showed up for the picnic.
