Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Craven
a)greedy
b)generous
c)coward
d)brave

Answer 1

Hint: When someone is a coward, you call that person a craven person. It is an adjective. This word is used in a negative sense. For example, when someone moves away from performing his responsibilities because they are scared of the outcome if they take up those responsibilities, it is said to be a craven attitude.

Complete answer:

 Option a is greedy. To be greedy means to want something more. She was greedy for chocolates and would buy one whenever she went to the market. It is not related to the word craven.
Option b is generous. Someone who is generous gives more than required. He was very generous in giving money to the poor. This means that if people gave Rs. 10 to the poor, he would give Rs. 100 which is more than the usual amount given.
Option c is a coward. Coward means the same as craven but not so in a negative way. Coward refers to someone who is scared of something. People usually call others a coward to make fun of them.
Option d is brave. Brave people face everything with courage. It is the opposite of coward and thus the opposite of the word craven. Thus, the correct option is option d.

Note: Always remember that the question is asking to find the opposite and not a similar word. Many students do not read the question and just choose the answer from the given options. This leads to them choosing a completely wrong answer or waste time before noticing that they have been asked to find the opposite.