You are presented with an underlined word. In this review, you must choose the best antonym for the word given. The purpose is to assess the depth of your vocabulary and ability to use simple words when speaking and writing.
Antonyms reviewer
Question 1. Czarmaine accompanied her sister to the drugstore.
A. followed
B. let go on one’s own
C. left behind
D. stopped
Question 2. Besides the boulevard are gigantic buildings.
A. alley
B. street
C. avenue
D. road
Question 3. He often got into trouble because he was brusque.
A. blunt
B. rude
C. refined
D. curt
Question 4. The reporter’s candid remarks caught the mayoralty candidate off-guard.
A. secret
B. frank
C. well-thought
D. reserved
Question 5. The mean boys derided the sickly boy.
A. made of fun
B. ridiculed
C. praised
D. abandoned
Question 6. Charm was ecstatic when she won first prize in the short story writing contest.
A. melancholic
B. overjoyed
C. worried
D. energetic
Question 7. Migraine headaches are excruciating.
A. extremely painful
B. mild pain
C. painless
D. healing
Question 8. The quiz proved to be facile so the students got high scores.
A. difficult
B. easy
C. average
D. answerable
Question 9. The garrulous girls were distanced from each other.
A. mute
B. talkative
C. behaved
D. quiet
Question 10. The heathens used to practice cannibalism.
A. uncivilized people
B. barbaric people
C. old people
D. cultured people
Question 11. Keep on believing that physical disability is not a hindrance to success.
A. block
B. stepping stone
C. opportunity
D. difficulty
Question 12. Never operate a machine once you are inebriated.
A. sober
B. drunk
C. sleepy
D. active
Question 13. The people inveighed against the sharp increase in oil prices.
A. admitted
B. amended
C. accepted
D. deliberated
Question 14. Some people believe that breaking a mirror is a jinx.
A. bad luck
B. evil
C. expensive
D. good luck
Question 15. The players were confused when the kibitzers suddenly butted- in during the team’s huddle.
A. advisers
B. spectators
C. onlookers
D. crowd
Question 16. The lanky lad stood out among the average-sized students.
A. fierce-looking
B. gigantic
C. short and stout
D. tall and thin
Question 17. The sickly dog was given a lethal dose of morphine tablets.
A. fatal
B. safe
C. deadly
D. nasty
Question 18. Heinous criminals are truly loathsome.
A. repugnant
B. foul
C. adorable
D. nasty
Question 19. We listened attentively to the mellifluous sound produced by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.
A. harsh
B. resonant
C. melodious
D. mellow
Question 20. The free medical and dental checkup conducted by the AFP Group is just proof of their munificence.
A. commitment
B. generosity
C. extravagance
D. stinginess
Question 21. Justice calls for penalizing nefarious acts.
A. honorable
B. detestable
C. infamous
D. vile
Question 22. The MSA Reviewer Books are noteworthy materials.
A. remarkable
B. substantial
C. trivial
D. significant
Question 23. You will never get sufficient nourishment if you are obdurate in refusing to eat vegetables.
A. stubborn
B. obedient
C. firm
D. willful
Question 24. Don’t be so obtrusive but instead, mind your own business.
A. reserved
B. snoopy
C. nosey
D. interfering
Question 25. I admire people who are modest despite their opulence.
A. great wealth
B. poverty
C. affluence
D. lavishness
Question 26. Do you always try to be a paragon of virtue?
A. model
B. example
C. yardstick
D. anomaly
Question 27. tragic stories had so much pathos that they left me feeling down.
A. anguish
B. woe
C. intrigue
D. humor
Question 28. Chin is such a precocious girl who can already read at age three.
A. slow learner
B. bright
C. inquisitive
D. advanced
Question 29. She had the quixotic idea that she was a reincarnation of a British princess.
A. wild
B. fantastic
C. realistic
D. dreamy
Question 30. The ramshackle building collapsed easily.
A. new
B. old
C. outdated
D. shabby
Question 31. An A-rating represents the ultimate honor a film will ever have.
A. greatest
B. pinnacle
C. least
D. supreme
Question 32. CJ de Silva’s painting abilities are uncanny.
A. remarkable
B. ordinary
C. astonishing
D. unbelievable
Question 33. Lea Salonga’s performance was utterly delightful.
A. somewhat
B. entirely
C. thoroughly
D. absolutely
Question 34. The strong current of the floodwaters caused the wooden bridges to vacillate.
A. collapse
B. sway
C. vibrate
D. be firm
Question 35. The vindictive politician spread rumors about his opponent.
A. revengeful
B. forgiving
C. spiteful
D. malicious
Question 36. If words were swords, then her vitriolic remarks could really kill.
A. scathing
B. sarcastic
C. satirical
D. kind
Question 37. Many students vouch for the effectiveness of the MSA Review classes.
A. guarantee
B. endorse
C. affirm
D. refute
Question 38. That yonder youth is more studious than the nearer one.
A. lonesome
B. farther
C. closer
D. thither
Question 39. MSA tutors are all zealous tutors who nourish eager minds.
A. vigorous
B. earnest
C. indifferent
D. enthusiastic
Question 40. Don’t let trivial things upset you.
A. important
B. trifling
C. ordinary
D. inconsequential
Answer key
| 1. B | 9. D | 17. B | 25. B | 33. A |
| 2. A | 10. D | 18. C | 26. D | 34. D |
| 3. C | 11. B | 19. A | 27. D | 35. B |
| 4. C | 12. A | 20. D | 28. A | 36. D |
| 5. C | 13. C | 21. A | 29. C | 37. D |
| 6. A | 14. D | 22. C | 30. A | 38. C |
| 7. C | 15. A | 23. B | 31. C | 39. C |
| 8. A | 16. C | 24. A | 32. B | 40. A |
Other CSE English reviewer
| CSE English Reviewer | No. of Items |
|---|---|
| Alphabetizing | 20 items |
| Synonyms | 40 items |
| Single-word Analogy | 40 items |
| Double-word Analogy | 40 items |
| Paragraph Development | 10 items |
| Grammar and Correct Usage | 40 items |
