Unit 2 Antonyms

Provide an antonym for 'improvement'.

• Advancement

• Deterioration

• Enhancement

• Progress

What does 'cautious' mean in relation to its antonym?

• Being careful or wary

• Being adventurous and bold

• Being indifferent and careless

• Being overly confident and reckless

What is the antonym of 'fast' in terms of action?

• Quick

• Rapid

• Slow

• Swift

What is the opposite of 'want'?

• Bountiful

• Desire

• Need

• Lack

What is the antonym of 'lazy'?

• Indolent

• Enterprising

• Leisurely

• Inactive

List three synonyms for 'benefit'.

• Advantage, aid, improvement.

• Disadvantage, loss, setback.

• Challenge, obstacle, hindrance.

• Failure, decline, detriment.

What does 'bountiful' imply?

• A limited or scarce amount

• An abundant or plentiful amount

• A moderate or average amount

• A temporary or fleeting amount

Explain the term 'uninspired'.

• A lack of creativity or motivation, often contrasted with being enterprising.

• A state of being overly enthusiastic and creative.

• A term used to describe someone who is very organized and efficient.

• A feeling of being inspired and motivated to create.

Define 'dearth'.

• A scarcity or lack of something.

• An abundance of resources.

• A type of celebration or festival.

• A method of communication.

What is the opposite of 'moral'?

• Immoral

• Amoral

• Ethical

• Virtuous