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Antonyms
You might have a tooth extracted at the dentist. Extract is an antonym of insert.

Antonyms

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings, such as 'on' and 'off'. The opposite of 'right' is 'left'. The opposite of 'antonym' is 'synonym'.

Numerous words in the English language have an opposite, but not all of them. If you think of the word 'apple' there isn't an antonym of this word. Dictionaries often add antonyms ~ good, larger dictionaries that is. Getting familiar with new words ~ how to spell them; what they mean; their synonyms and antonyms ~ will add to your knowledge of the English language. If you want to be a writer (of any kind) you'll need to have a good vocabulary. Using an alternative (and maybe more unusual) word will enhance your writing.

Try this 11-plus quiz and see how many antonyms you know.

1.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Conceal (verb)
Hide
Cover
Reveal
Camouflage
The meaning of 'conceal' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
2.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Commence (verb)
Terminate
Start
Begin
Initiate
The meaning of 'commence' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
3.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Abandon (verb)
Call off
End
Continue
Halt
The meaning of 'abandon' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
4.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Foe (noun)
Enemy
Rival
Opponent
Friend
The meaning of 'foe' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
5.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Interior (noun)
Centre
Core
Heart
Exterior
The meaning of 'interior' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
6.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Tranquil (adjective)
Calm
Cool
Agitated
Relaxed
The meaning of 'tranquil' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
7.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Vacant (adjective)
Occupied
Free
Unoccupied
Available
The meaning of 'vacant' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
8.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Impudent (adjective)
Rude
Respectful
Impolite
Insolent
The meaning of 'impudent' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
9.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Traitor (noun)
Loyalist
Turncoat
Collaborator
Double agent
The meaning of 'traitor' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
10.
What is the antonym of the word below?
Insert (verb)
Include
Enclose
Extract
Introduce
The meaning of 'insert' is given by the three wrong answers which are synonymous words
Author:  Frank Evans

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