- Cognitive Assessment Antonym Identification Flashcards

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to BENEVOLENT:

Answer: Malevolent

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly. Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others — the direct opposite.

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to EPHEMERAL:

Answer: Permanent

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Permanent means lasting or intended to last indefinitely — the direct opposite.

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to LOQUACIOUS:

Answer: Taciturn

Loquacious means very talkative. Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative — the direct opposite.

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to EXACERBATE:

Answer: Alleviate

Exacerbate means to make a problem or situation worse. Alleviate means to make it less severe — the direct opposite.

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to COPIOUS:

Answer: Meager

Copious means abundant in supply or quantity. Meager means lacking in quantity or quality — the direct opposite.

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to OSTENTATIOUS:

Answer: Modest

Ostentatious means designed to impress or attract notice through extravagant display. Modest means unassuming and not boastful — the direct opposite.