Antonyms 7 Flashcards
Unfaithful
Dedicated/loyal
The dedicated servant did everything for his master, while the unfaithful dog ran off to chase squirrels instead.
Certain/definite
Tentative
The tentative solution may work, but the certain answer was that pizza makes everything better.
Passive
Active
He was an active member of the group, while his passive friend preferred to watch cartoons instead.
To muffle
To amplify
The loudspeakers amplified the sound, but the pillow helped to muffle the noise of the party next door.
Rambling/wordy
Concise/abbreviated/succinct/brief
The message was clear and concise, unlike his rambling story about the time he met a talking cat.
Poverty
Prosperity/wealth
He wished her good health and prosperity, hoping to avoid the poverty that made it hard to buy ice cream.
Artificial
Natural
She was a natural beauty, unlike the artificial flowers that wilted in the sun.
Quiet
Cacophonous
The cacophonous city fell silent at night, making it feel like a quiet library instead.
Calm
Tempestuous
The tempestuous sea tossed the ship up and down, while the calm lake was perfect for fishing.
Heroic/courageous
Craven/cowardly
The craven soldier ran away, while the heroic knight charged into battle with a brave heart.
Flustered/excited
Poised/composed
The actor was poised and ready to perform, unlike his flustered friend who forgot his lines.
To soften
To solidify
As it cooled, the jelly solidified, while the ice cream started to soften in the sun.
Disappear
To emerge
He emerged from the dark tunnel, while his friend seemed to disappear into the shadows.
Plentiful
Scarce/scant
Food in the desert is scarce, unlike the plentiful snacks at a birthday party.
Frequently
Occasionally
He occasionally visited his grandmother, but he frequently called her on the phone.
Vengeful
Merciful
The king was merciful and pardoned the prisoners, unlike the vengeful queen who wanted revenge.
Humid/moist
Arid/dry
It was an arid wind from the desert, much different from the humid air of a tropical island.
Impossible
Feasible, possible
It is feasible that it might rain today, even though it seemed impossible last week.
Stable
Volatile
The volatile volcano could erupt soon, while the stable hill was safe for picnics.
Help
Hindrance
The toddler was a hindrance to his father’s work, making it hard for him to get help with his project.
Safe
Perilous
The journey was perilous, unlike the safe walk to the playground.
Varied/different
Uniform
It was a uniform, consistent pattern, unlike the varied colors of a rainbow.
Eccentric/unusual
Conventional/normal
The conventional man wore a suit to the office, while the eccentric artist wore a colorful tutu.
Forfeit/punishment
Award/prize
The award for best student was exciting, unlike the forfeit for being late to class.
