Question

Choose the opposite meaning of the underlined word.
A friendly dog met us at the farm gate.
A)Helpful
B)Understanding
C)Quiet
D)Hostile

Answer 1

Hint: Friendly is an adjective that means being amicable, socially outgoing. It is generally used to describe someone that makes others feel comfortable with their ways and makes friends with them.

Complete step-by-step answer:

We already know the meaning of the word, ‘friendly’ from the hint. The word meaning the opposite of it should have the opposite qualities like being aggressive, repelling, antagonistic, etc.
 Helpful means to help or being ready to lend a helping hand to someone. It doesn’t match our description of the opposite meaning of the word. Hence, we shall rule Option A out as a possible answer.
 Understanding means to be able to empathise with someone. It doesn’t match our description of the opposite meaning of the word. Hence, we shall rule Option B out as a possible answer.
Quiet means to stay silent and not talkative. It doesn’t match our description of the opposite meaning of the word. Hence, we shall rule Option C out as a possible answer.
Hostile is being repelling, aggressive, rude, brash, and etcetera towards someone. It matches our description of the opposite meaning of the word. Hence, we can consider Option D as a possible answer.
After observing all the options, we can conclude Option D to be the correct answer to the question.

Note: The Options A and B constitute the traits of being friendly and hence are related to the word. In some cultures, being quiet is considered unfriendly. However, it is not exactly the opposite of it as it is culture to culture specific.