Antonyms 8 Flashcards
Implausible
Logical
The story was implausible, he didn’t believe it despite it having a logical twist.
Invigorated
Tired
After the break, the team was invigorated, unlike the tired players from the last game.
Auxiliary
Main
Auxiliary power drove the generator while the main power was out.
To subdue
To aggravate
His comments subdued the crowd, preventing any aggravate reactions.
Finale
Opening
The finale to the play was mesmerising, much better than the opening scene.
Boundless
Limited
Opportunities to travel seemed boundless, unlike the limited chances they had before.
Minute
Huge
The scar was minute, not at all like the huge ones he had seen in movies.
Irrelevant
Pertinent
His comments were irrelevant to the discussion, unlike the pertinent points made earlier.
Aristocrat
Commoner
The aristocrat was very wealthy, unlike the commoner who struggled to make ends meet.
Cynic
Believer
He was a religious cynic, questioning everything the believer accepted.
To radiate
To take in
Heat radiated from the hot soup while the cold bowl seemed to take in the warmth.
Well-educated
Uninformed
The erudite scholar gave an excellent lecture, unlike the uninformed student who struggled.
To neglect
To nurture
He neglected the plant which died without water, unlike his friend who nurtured hers.
Indignant
Content
The indignant neighbour stormed into his house, while the content family enjoyed their evening.
Decrepit
Healthy
The decrepit car would not start, unlike the healthy one that always ran smoothly.
Obstinate
Obedient
The obstinate donkey refused to move, while the obedient horse followed commands perfectly.
Audible
Silent
The music was inaudible, making the silent room feel even quieter.
To emancipate
To enslave
They want to emancipate the slave, not to enslave anyone else.
To lament
To rejoice
They lamented the death of their grandad, while others were ready to rejoice at the party.
Impeccable
Imperfect
The gymnastic display was impeccable, unlike the imperfect routines seen before.
Famished
Sated
The famished dog devoured the food, while the sated cat lounged around.
To confront
To skirt
She bravely faced her fears, instead of trying to skirt around them.
Vendor
Customer
The vendor at the market sold books to eager customers.
