Antonyms - I Flashcards
facetious (adj)
playfully humorous; comical
Antonyms : serious; grave; solemn
The audience laughed throughout the facetious play
notable (adj)
prominent or distinguished
Antonyms: unimportant; undistinguished; unknown
Many notable authors attended the writers conference
outlandish (adj)
very strange or unusal in manner or appearance; bizarre
Antonyms : ordinary; familiar; usual
Reynaldo’s rainbow won the prize for the most outlandish Hallowwen costume
apparent (adj)
easily seen or understood; obvious
Antonyms: doubtful; obscure; uncertain
Becky’s relief at the high grade on her test was apparent
gullible (adj)
easily deceived; unsuspecting
Antonyms: suspicious; wary; skeptical
Gullible people often become the victims of fraud
formidable (adj)
arousing fear or alarm because of strength or power;
intimidating
Antonyms: insignificant; powerless; weak
The Spartans of ancient Greece were formidable warriors
casual (adj)
occuring by chance; not planned
Antonyms: intentional; planned; formal
Our family enjoys casual activities on the weekends
efficient (adj)
acting or working with minimal waste; effective
Antonyms: infficient; wasteful; unproductive
Tom makes efficient use of his time and finishes his assignments quickly.
logical (adj)
showing clear reason; rational
Antonyms: illogical; confused; irrational
Elena developed her ideas for her report in a logical manner
extravagant (adj)
extemely lavish or abundant
Antonyms: modest: restrained; thrifty
Mia’s parents gave her an extravagant sweet sixteen party