A synonym is a word that means something similar to another word. An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Underline the ANTONYMS and check your answers with the key. You may use a standard dictionary.
1. Ordinary (adj.): extraordinary / common
2. Organise (v.): arrange / disorganise
3. Origin (n.): end / basis
4. Original (adj.): early / latest
5. Originate (v.): terminate / arise
6. Ornate (adj.): elaborate / plain
7. Orthodox (adj.): unorthodox / conventional
8. Ostensible (adj.): apparent / actual
9. Ostentatious (adj.): modest / flashy
10. Ostracise (v.): boycott / welcome
11. Oust (v.): reinstate / depose
12. Out (adj.): away / in
13. Outcast (n.): idol / leper
14. Outdated (adj.): archaic / modern
15. Outdoor (adj.): indoor / open-air
16. Outer (adj.): external / inner
17. Outgoing (adj.): introvert / affable
18. Outlaw (v.): ban / legalise
19. Outlay (n.): income / cost
20. Outlet (n.): opening / inlet
21. Outlying (adj.): central / distant
22. Output (n.): product / input
23. Outrageous (adj.): fair / atrocious
24. Outright (adj.): complete / ambiguous
25. Outset (n.): finish / beginning
26. Outside (adj.): exterior / inside
27. Outsider (n.): insider / alien
28. Outskirts (n.): borders / centre
29. Outstanding (adj.): ordinary / celebrated
30. Outward (adj.): evident / inner
Key
1. extraordinary
2. disorganise
3. end
4. latest
5. terminate
6. plain
7. unorthodox
8. actual
9. modest
10. welcome
11. reinstate
12. in
13. idol
14. modern
15. indoor
16. inner
17. introvert
18. legalise
19. income
20. inlet
21. central
22. input
23. fair
24. ambiguous
25. finish
26. inside
27. insider
28. centre
29. ordinary
30. inner
Rating
10 – 15 Correct: Good
16 – 20 Correct: Excellent
21 – 30 Correct: Exceptional