Opposites: adjectives

Question 1

Clear

Answer 1

The terms and conditions on the contract are ambiguous (opposite of Clear).

Question 2

Easy

Answer 2

According to the people who knew him, he was a very awkward (opposite of Easy) person to work with.

Question 3

Graceful

Answer 3

Having or showing grace or elegance; Elegant- Stylish: I had never seen a dancer who was so clumsy (awkward in movement or in handling things & opposite of Graceful).

Question 4

Detrimental

Answer 4

Tending to cause harm; Harmful- Damaging: The changes he made were beneficial (opposite of Detrimental) to the organization as a whole.

Question 5

Approximate

Answer 5

Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact; Rough: We need exact (opposite of Approximate) figures before we decide if we can go ahead with the project.

Question 6

Innocent

Answer 6

Not guilty of a crime or offense; Sinless: Following a lengthy investigation, they decided that the company was guilty (opposite of Innocent).

Question 7

Even

Answer 7

(of a number, such as 2, 6, or 108) divisible by two without a remainder: What do you get if you add up all the odd (opposite of Even) numbers between 1 and 100?

Question 8

Scarce

Answer 8

Insufficient for the demand; In short supply: Despite the weather, supplies of food after the harvest were plentiful (opposite of Scarce).

Question 9

Flexible

Answer 9

There are very rigid (opposite of Flexible) laws regarding building on green belts around a city . …………..

Question 10

Marked

Answer 10

Clearly noticeable; evident: I’ve noticed a slight (opposite of Marked) difference in his attitude over the last few weeks.

Question 11

Crude

Answer 11

In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined; Raw- Unrefined: The villagers have designed a sophisticated (opposite of Crude) device for turning dirty water into clean drinking water.

Question 12

Delicate

Answer 12

Very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality; fine- Elegant: The spices used in the production of some international dishes have a very strong (opposite of Delicate) flavor.

Question 13

Dim

Answer 13

(of a light, color, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly; Faint: The blackness of the night was broken by a strong (opposite of Dim) orange light which was visible on the horizon (the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet).

Question 14

Obligatory

Answer 14

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory: Student attendance at extra-curricular activities is voluntary (opposite of Obligatory).

Question 15

Reluctant

Answer 15

Unwilling and hesitant; Disinclined: Most students say they are willing (opposite or Reluctant) to attend classes on Saturday morning.

Question 16

Widespread

Answer 16

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people: The tornado caused localized (opposite of Widespread) damage.

Question 17

Costly

Answer 17

Costing a lot; expensive: He made his fortune by importing cheap (opposite of Costly) perfume and clothing material.

Question 18

Chronic

Answer 18

(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring: People with mild (opposite of Chronic) allergies to dust were advised to remain indoors and close their windows.