Question

antonyms
choose the word or form of the word from this unit that is most nearly opposite in meaning as
the boldface word or expression in the phrase. enter that word in the space provided. use a
dictionary if necessary.

1. scamper across the field
2. the teenagers confident manner
3. gave a labored explanation
4. screamed in pretended horror
5. the abundance of supplies

Explanation:

1. "Scamper" means to run quickly. "Plod" means to walk heavily and slowly, so it is the opposite.
2. "Confident" means sure of oneself. "Diffident" means lacking confidence, so it is the opposite.
3. "Labored" means done with difficulty. "Facile" means easy, so it is the opposite.
4. "Pretended" means false. "Unfeigned" means genuine, so it is the opposite.
5. "Abundance" means a large quantity. "Dearth" means a lack, so it is the opposite.

Answer:

1. plod
2. diffident
3. facile
4. unfeigned
5. dearth