IELTS Synonyms and Antonyms List Sample 5

This list of antonyms and synonyms for IELTS will prepare the candidates in forming answers in IELTS writing and IELTS speaking mainly. It is always advisable to thoroughly learn the commonly used antonyms and synonyms for IELTS.

Check: Get 10 Free IELTS Sample Papers
Check: Register for IELTS Coaching - Join for Free Trial Class Now

Synonyms for IELTS

Choose the word which means the similar in meaning to the word provided

1. Word wrath means similar to:

1. knot
2. anger
3. crime
4. smoke

Answer: b-anger
Explanation: Meaning of Wrath is strong, vengeful anger

2. Plethora

1. trouble
2. foolish
3. wealth
4. love

Answer: c-wealth
Explanation:c. Meaning of Abundance is quantity, or wealth

3. Calamity

1. potion
2. silence
3. shellfish
4. disaster

Answer: d-disaster
Explanation: Calamity means a grave event, or disaster

4. Pompous

1. arrogant
2. supportive
3. busy
4. gaudy

Answer: a-arrogant
Explanation: Meaning of pompous means self-important, or arrogant

5. Prevalent

1. wind
2. servile
3. widespread
4. rare

Answer: c-widespread
Explanation: Meaning of prevalent means accepted, or widespread

6. Wince

1. flinch
2. cheer
3. crush
4. solitary

Answer: a-flinch
Explanation:a. Meaning of “to wince” is shrink back involuntarily.

7. Superficial

1. gorgeous
2. shallow
3. intelligent
4. rich

Answer: b-shallow
Explanation: Meaning of superficial means to be concerned only with the surface or appearance, or shallow

8. Tangle

1. snarl
2. growl
3. dance
4. shiver

Answer: a-snarl
Explanation: Meaning of tangle is a twisted, knotted mass, or a snarl

9. Reform

1. punish
2. destroy
3. display
4. correct

Answer: d-correct
Explanation: Meaning of reform means change for the better.

10. Methodical

1. rhythmic
2. poetic
3. systematic
4. disrespectful

Answer: c-systematic
Explanation: Meaning of methodical is proceeding

11. Spite

1. joy
2. beverage
3. wonder
4. malice

Answer: d-malice
Explanation: Meaning of spite is petty ill will or hatred, or malice

12. Scale

1. climb
2. sail
3. swim
4. skate

Answer: a-climb
Explanation: Meaning of one meaning of scale is to climb

13. Smudge

1. gloat
2. residue
3. blur
4. celebrate

Answer: c-blur
Explanation: Meaning of smudge is a blurry spot or streak

14. Mundane

1. dirty
2. commonplace
3. confused
4. extraordinary

Answer: b- commonplace
Explanation: Meaning of mundane means ordinary, or commonplace

15. Pretension

1. stress
2. ambition
3. waste
4. strife

Answer: b-ambition
Explanation: Meaning of pretension is an effort to establish, or ambition

16. Affect

1. outcome
2. share
3. pompous
4. cultivate

Answer: d-cultivate
Explanation: Meaning of “to affect” is to make a display of using or liking something, or to cultivate

17. Herald

1. insignia
2. postpone
3. hail
4. regal

Answer: c-hail
Explanation: Meaning of herald is to greet with enthusiasm, or to hail

18. Faculty

1. defective
2. school
3. gift
4. desire

Answer: c-gift.
Explanation:Meaning of faculty is an ability or gift

19. Mirth

1. anger
2. glee
3. sarcasm
4. mistrust

Answer: b-glee
Explanation: mirth means gladness expressed with laughter, or glee

20. Drudgery

1. silliness
2. labor
3. evil
4. investigation

Answer: b-labor
Explanation: drudgery means uninspiring or menial labor​

Antonyms for IELTS

Select the most dissimilar word in the word provided below?

1. Answer: b-rude
   Explanation: The meaning of gracious is to be pleasant in a social situation, or cordial; rude means to be unpleasant
2. Answer: a-cowardice
   Explanation: Meaning of valor is the strength of mind or spirit, or courage; and cowardice is its opposite.
3. Answer: a-lenient
   Explanation: Meaning of severe is strict; while lenient is mild or indulgent.
4. Answer: b-sleek
   Explanation: Meaning of rough is uneven, coarse surface; sleek means having a smooth, bright surface.
5. Answer: c-squander
   Explanation: The meaning of garner is to gather or to store; while squander means causing disperse or to scatter.
6. Answer: a-thrifty
   Explanation: The meaning of prodigal is wasteful or extravagant. Meaning of thrifty is thriving.
7. Answer: c-inopportune
   Explanation: The meaning of felicitous is very well-suited or apt; inopportune means inconvenient or not well-suited.
8. Answer: a-lavish
   Explanation: The meaning of austere is simple and unadorned; lavish means produced or expended in abundance.
9. Answer: c- exciting
   Explanation: The meaning of insipid is lacking in qualities that interest or excite, thus exciting is it’s opposite.
10. Answer: d-miser
    Explanation: Wastrel means someone who spends foolishly while a miser is the one who hoards his/ her wealth.
11. Answer: b-excessive
    Explanation: The meaning of temperate is moderate; inordinate means excessive or immoderate.
12. Answer: c-distinct
    Explanation: The meaning of nebulous is vague or indistinct, therefore distinct is the opposite.
13. Answer: d-dull
    Explanation:  Meaning of imaginative is imagination; dull means lacking imagination
14. Answer: b-love
    Explanation: Meaning of knowing is having information or knowledge; dense means dull or stupid
15. Answer: a 
    Explanation: The meaning of animosity is resentment or hostility, therefore love is the opposite.
16. Answer: b-dictated 
    Explanation: The meaning of tacit is unspoken, or implied. Meaning of dictated is spoken.
17. Answer: d- admit
    Explanation: Meaning of repudiate is to reject or deny, thus to admit is the opposite.
18. Answer: b-sullied
    Explanation: The meaning of pristine is unspoiled or pure; thus sullied means spoiled or tarnished.

19. Adroit

1. Clumsy
2. Left
3. Diplomatic
4. Unpersaive

Answer: a-Clumsy 
Explanation: Meaning of adroit is skillful in the use of the hands, therefore clumsy is the opposite.

20. Mite

1. Weakness
2. Tend
3. Bulk
4. Drive

Answer: c-Bulk 
Explanation: Meaning of mite is a very small or insignificant part; bulk means the main or greater part.

21. Supernal

1. Nocturnal
2. Special
3. Despicable
4. Hellish

Answer: d-Hellish  
Explanation: Meaning of supernal is coming from on high, or heavenly; infernal is a synonym for hellish

22. Reprobate

1. Sage
2. Elevated
3. Possess
4. Dismiss

Answer: b-Elevated 
Explanation: Meaning of reprobate is morally debased while the meaning of elevated is to be on a moral or high plane.

23. Specious

1. Genuine
2. Logical
3. Common
4. Deliberate

Answer: a-Genuine  
Explanation: Meaning of specious is to have a false look of truth or genuineness, thus genuine is its opposite.

24. Effect

1. Conquer
2. Proper
3. Prosperous
4. Civilized

Answer: b -proper
Explanation: Meaning of effect is weak or decadent; one meaning of proper is virtuous or respectable

25. Exact

1. Join
2. Sympathetic
3. Incorrect
4. Whole

Answer: d-incorrect
Explanation: The word exact means right or correct. Here the opposite would be incorrect. 

26. Extravagant

1. Unknown
2. Homebody
3. Punctual
4. Moderate

Answer: d-Moderate
Explanation: Meaning of extravagant is lacking in restraint and moderation, therefore moderate is the opposite

27. Stamina

1. Weakness
2. Clear
3. Decisive
4. Calmness

Answer: a-Weakness
Explanation: Meaning of stamina is strength or endurance, therefore weakness is the opposite meaning.

28. Concede

1. Sit
2. Withstand
3. Dismiss
4. Elaborate

Answer: b-Withstand
Explanation: Meaning of concede is to yield; and the meaning of to withstand is successfully resist

29. Placate

1. Appease
2. Strip
3. Tremendous
4. Enrage

Answer: d-Enrage
Explanation: Meaning of placate is soothe or calm; thus to enrage means to anger

30. Popular

1. Empty
2. Uncommon
3. Famous
4. Feisty

Answer: b -Uncommon
Explanation: Meaning of popular is frequently encountered or accepted, or common, thus opposite is uncommon