Antonyms - II

Question 1

abolish (v)

Answer 1

to do away with; end
Antonyms: establish; build; create
The mayor plans to abolish fees in the downtown parking garage

Question 2

precise (adj)

Answer 2

clearly expressed; definite
Antonums: approximate; ambiguous; vague
I took precise measurements before cutting the wood for the new shelves

Question 3

curtail (v)

Answer 3

to cut short; reduce
Antonums: expand; extend; lengthen
Dad had to curtail his vacation because of an emergency at his office.

Question 4

allegiance (n)

Answer 4

loyalty to a nation, ruler or cause; faithfulness
Antonyms: disloyalty; treachery; betrayal
The knights swore allegiance to their new king

Question 5

sagacious (adj)

Answer 5

possessing wisdom and sound judgment; intelligent
Antonyms: unwise; shortsighted; foolish
The chief was a sagacious leader who was respected by his people

Question 6

reluctant (adj)

Answer 6

unwilling; disinclined; unenthusiastic;
Antonyms: willing; eager; enthusiastic
Keisha is reluctant to join any more after-school clubs because of her busy schedule

Question 7

reputable (adj)

Answer 7

having a good reputation; honorable
Antonyms: disreputable; unreliable; corrupt
Tom is a reputable student and deserves to be class president

Question 8

substantial (adj)

Answer 8

solid; strong; sizable
Antonyms: unsubstantial; fragile; weak; trifling
The prosecutor presented substantial evidence during the trial

Question 9

customary (adj)

Answer 9

commonly practiced; usual
Antonyms: unusual; irregular; uncommon
In our town, it is customary to have a parade on the Fourth of July.

Question 10

relevant (adj)

Answer 10

relating to the matter at hand; pertinent;
Antonyms: irrelevant; inapproriate; unrelated
Jason made several relevant points during the debate.