In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Laconic
Answer: D
The opposite is verbose.
Laconic means using few words, from Laconia, the region of Sparta. Verbose uses too many. Milky, wicked and flagrant have nothing to do with speech.
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Celerity
Answer: B
The opposite is delay.
Celerity is swiftness, from the Latin celer, quick - the same root as accelerate. Delay is the reverse. Acerbity means sharpness of manner.
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Transient
Answer: C
The opposite is permanent.
Transient means lasting only a short time, from the Latin for passing through; permanent lasts.
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Valour
Answer: C
The opposite is cowardice.
Valour is courage in the face of danger, from the Latin valere, to be strong.
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Amoral
Answer: C
The opposite is ethical.
Amoral means outside the sphere of morality altogether - not concerned with right and wrong. It is not the same as immoral, which breaks a moral rule one accepts.
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Moist
Answer: C
The opposite is dry.
Moist means slightly wet. Parched is drier still and belongs with dry, but dry is the direct reverse.
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Tumult
Answer: D
The opposite is serenity.
Tumult is loud confused noise and disorder; serenity is calm.
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Revere
Answer: B
The opposite is dishonour.
To revere is to hold in deep respect, from the Latin revereri. To dishonour is to treat with contempt.
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Bellicose
Answer: A
The opposite is peaceful.
Bellicose means eager to fight, from the Latin bellum, war. Naval plays on the same field without touching the sense.
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Pulchritude
Answer: A
The opposite is ugliness.
Pulchritude is physical beauty, from the Latin pulcher. Ugliness is its reverse.
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