ANTONYM -1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes.
A. punished B. rewarded C. motivated D. discouraged
Question 2. After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the
hatchet.
A. become enemies B. become friends C. give up weapons D. reach an agreement
Question 3. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
A. novel B. unnecessary C. exotic D. vital
Question 4. People are now far more materialistic than their predecessors years ago.
A. monetary B. greedy C. object-oriented D. spiritual
Question 5. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble.
A. abundant B. adequate C. unsatisfactory D. dominant
Question 6. We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it.
A. crimeless B. skillful C. clean D. guilty
Question 7. This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
A. casual B. inadequate C. indifferent D. superficial
Question 8. He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog even though it was very big.
A. dirty B. cold C. calm D. fierce
Question 9. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate
Question 10. His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
A. contradicted B. compatible C. enhanced D. incorporated
Question 11. If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless.
A. profitable B. futile C. purposeful D. useless
Question 12. Hazardous waste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the
environment.
A. vivid B. risky C. dangerous D. secure
Question 13. The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
A. imhale B. move in C. enter D. breathe in
Question 14. The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
A. promoted B. lowered C. resigned D. let off
Question 15. The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and
commerce.
A. simplicity B. disappearance C. urgency D. profitability
Question 16. Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
A. defeat B. nourish C. help D. treat
Question 17. Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars.
A. unprofitable B. impoverished C. inexpensive D. unfavorable
Question 18. Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the
facts until you have confirmed them else where.
A. inexactness B. falsehoodness C. unaccuracy D. unfairness
Question 19. Marco Polo’s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians.
A. valuable B. important C. worthless D. priceless
Question 20. Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
A. healthy B. smooth C. inadequate D. respectful
Question 21. The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become
known prematurely.
A. privately B. safely C. publicly D. dangerously
Question 22. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to
study.
A. made room for B. put in charge of C. got in touch with D. lost control of
Question 23. The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
Question 24. Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to
suffer.
A. support B. oppose C. annul D. convict
Question 25. James may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
A. get into trouble B. fall into disuse C. remain calm D. stay safe
Question 26. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time B. time after time C. again and again D. very slowly

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Question 27. Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were
apples and oranges.
A. containing too many technical details B. very similar
C. completely different D. very complicated
Question 28. My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at
restaurant, and always try to find the best price.
A. to spend money too easily B. to not like spending money
C. to not know the value of money D. to save as much money as possible
Question 29. We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the
next day.
A. relaxed and comfortable B. at ease and refreshed
C. upset and disappointed D. sad and depressed
Question 30. The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated. It has only 300 inhabitants.
A. sparsely B. greatly C. densely D. largely
Question 31. Faced with the economic crisis, many businesses were tightening their belts and cutting jobs.
A. be generous with money B. be careful with money
C. put on tighter belts D. dress in baggy clothes
Question 32. He is over the moon about his examination result.
A. stressed B. very sad C. very happy D. satisfied
Question 33. ‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for
publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.
A. already official B. beside the point C. not popular D. not recorded
Question 34. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. publicly said B. openly criticized C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
Question 35. During the height of the season, tourists arrive in droves to see Shakespeare’s birthdayplace.
A. in small numbers B. suddenly C. in large numbers D. out of the blue
Question 36. On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
A. In fact B. In particular C. At once D. In general
Question 37. It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
A. wise B. generous C. modest D. arrogant
Question 38. The presentation by Dr. Dineen was self-explanatory.
A. bright B. discouraging C. confusing D. enlightening
Question 39. She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.
A. unqualified B. imperfect C. suspicious D. negative
Question 40. I didn't take a deliberate decision to lose weight. It just happened.
A. calculated B. planned C. accidental D. intentional
Question 41. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
Question 42. The newspaper launched a vicious attack on him, forcing him to resign.
A. aggressive B. dangerous C. cruel D. gentle
Question 43. As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
A. indirectly B. directly C. easily D. slowly
Question 44. He was utterly devastated by the news.
A. surprise B. happy C. upset D. shocked
Question 45. The Browns are both unemployed. With their six children they must be in a tight corner these
days.
A. in disappointment B. in a bad condition C. wealthy D. exhausted
Question 46. The Ministry of Education and training of Vietnam has declared a decree on the new
educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment.
A. initiating B. creating C. ending D. forming
Question 47. The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who is familiar
with it.
A. crude B. advanced C. makeshift D. archaic
Question 48. Relations between the two countries have improved considerably in the last few years.
A. abolish B. demolish C. diminish D. deteriorated
Question 49. Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment .
A. relaxed about B. busy with C. interested in D. free from
Question 50. The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewisves.
A. anxiety B. calm C. dismay D. deliberation

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