ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Medium
Which word is an antonym for <b>insipid</b>?
- Aflavorless
- Bexciting
- Cdull
- Dbland
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. exciting
Insipid means lacking flavor, vigor, or interest. Therefore, 'exciting' (causing great enthusiasm and eagerness) is the most fitting antonym, as it represents the opposite of lacking interest.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Flavorless is a synonym for insipid, meaning without taste.
- C. Dull is a synonym for insipid, meaning lacking interest or liveliness.
- D. Bland is a synonym for insipid, meaning lacking strong flavor.
Insipid
Lacking flavor; dull or uninteresting.
- Can describe food, conversations, or art.
- Implies a lack of stimulating qualities.
- Often associated with mediocrity.
Memory trick: Insipid is 'in-sip-it' (not worth sipping), so the opposite is thrilling!