Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Audacious
a)Accountable
b)Vulnerable
c)Brave
d)Cowardly

Answer 1

Hint: Audacious has two meanings: To be bold to take risks or to have the willingness to take risks; showing a lack of respect. It is an adjective. The opposite of this word should mean afraid; respectful.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Option a ‘Accountable’ means a requirement to justify or explain certain actions or decisions. The antonym of ‘Accountable’ is ‘Unaccountable’. This term doesn’t fall in the category of the opposite meaning of the given term. So, option a is incorrect.
Option b ‘Vulnerable’ is the state of being in the possibility to be harmed either physically or emotionally. The opposite of this term should have the meaning of not being harmed and that doesn’t conform with the opposite meaning of Audacious.
Option c ‘Brave’ means to be ready to face anything with courage or to be ready to take risks willingly. It is the synonym of the word ‘Audacious’ and so, it is the incorrect option as the question demands the antonym.
Option d ‘Cowardly’ means lacking courage which is exactly the opposite of the given term which means to be bold or brave. So, option d is the correct option.

Note: The question demands an antonym which words opposite in meaning to the given word. Do not commit a mistake in understanding the question.