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Find the antonym of the following words:
81. Blunt
A) dismal
B) sharp
C) sullen
D) dull
82. Prohibit
A) permit
B) forbid
C) ban
D) prevent
83. Shove
A) press
B) drag
C) move
D) thrust
84. Compulsory
A) optional
B) essential
C) obligatory
D) necessary
85. Profit
A) toss
B) benefit
C) gain
D) loss
86. Liberate
A) rescue
B) confine
C) deliver
D) divorce
87. Stiff
A) hard
B) rigid
C) limp
D) firm
88. Barren
A) fertile
B) dry
C) arid
D) fruitless
89. Tough
A) hard
B) tender
C) cruel
D) violent
90. Rebel
A) mutiny
B) suppress
C) fight
D) rise up
91. Kick off
A) steer
B) conclude
C) commence
D) start
92. Innocent
A) criminal
B) patient
C) naive
D) persistent
93. Fine
A) lank
B) skinny
C) thick
D) slim
94. Tug
A) drag
B) draw
C) jerk
D) thrust
95. Agitate
A) sooth
B) stir up
C) poke
D) provoke
96. On purpose
A) permanentlyB) crucially
C) intentionally D) inadvertently
97. Trivial
A) everyday
B) significant
C) worthless
D) minor
98. Sparse
A) rough
B) scanty
C) rare
D) dense
99. Dismiss
A) sack
B) discharge
C) appoint
D) fire
100. Do up
A) tie
B) bind
C) loosen
D) fasten
101. Immense
A) tight
B) tiny
C) enormous
D) huge
102. Wholesale
A) mortgage
B) pawn
C) retail
D) barter
103. Overcast
A) muddy
B) misty
C) level
D) clear
104. Take on
A) sack
B) convey
C) release
D) shift
105. Thorough
A) crooked
B) careless
C) dejected
D) cheerful
106. Oppose
A) combat
B) resist
C) support
D) fight
107. Neglect
A) care
B) reflect
C) overlook
D) dare
108. Rise up
A) run down
B) shut down
C) break down
D) put down
109. Absurd
A) silly
B) foolish
C) ridiculous
D) sensible
110. Flimsy
A) strong
B) evil
C) weak
D) minute
111. Abbreviate
A) lengthen
B) shorten
C) reduce
D) cut
112. Consume
A) hoard
B) use up
C) sell
D) exhaust
113. Marvelous
A) splendid
B) awful
C) wonderful
D) magnificent
114. Smooth
A) reckless
B) savage
C) solid
D) rough
115. Certain
A) doubtful
B) generous
C) hazardous
D) tedious
116. Conceal
A) hide
B) dream
C) ban
D) exhibit
117. Retain
A) engage
B) block
C) hinder
D) release
118. Poverty
A) wealth
B) lack
C) need
D) destitution
119. Deliberate
A) accidental
B) planned
C) calculated
D) intentional
120. Sadness
A) sorrow
B) glee
C) depression
D) bleakness
121. Sober
A) drunk
B) cheeky
C) solemn
D) moderate
122. Vacant
A) obscure
B) occupied
C) worthless
D) bright
123. Modest
A) humble
B) big-headed C) passionate
D) fussy
124. Vague
A) indefinite
B) distinct
C) uncertain
D) obscure
125. Miserable
A) Gloomy
B) competitive C) sorrowful
D) joyful
126. Ally
A) adversary
B) partner
C) friend
D) associate
127. Stingy
A) rude
B) generous
C) gaunt
D) ignorant
128. Adjacent
A) apart
B) void
C) bleak
D) blank
129. Flat
A) icy
B) even
C) bumpy
D) slippery
130. Impartial
A) fair
B) dishonest
C) wicked
D) biased
131. Put down
A) patronize
B) celebrate
C) commend
D) refuse
132. Tame
A) docile
B) mild
C) wild
D) primitive
133. Curious
A) furious
B) indifferent
C) decisive
D) determined
134. Offensive
A) boring
B) pleasing
C) disgusting
D) revolting
135. Generous
A) eager
B) clumsy
C) clever
D) mean
136. Arrogant
A) modest
B) ignorant
C) rude
D) illiterate
137. Chubby
A) stout
B) fat
C) skinny
D) gross
Antonyms
Book 2 Part B