Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Demon

a)Charitable
b)Kind-hearted
c)Angel
d)Fair-minded

Answer 1

Hint: Demon is the noun that describes evil or devilish spirit. Its opposite should, therefore, refer to the good power or spirit.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 The demon is a very commonly used term to describe the devilish powers. A demon defines any negative powered spirit, particularly in stories, that do the devilish activities harming others.
Example: Most of the epics and old tales tell the stories of witches and demons who attacked humans and ate children.
Its opposite should, therefore, refer to something that depicts holy or good powers.
That being the case, we understand that ‘angel’ in option c is the most suited word with a meaning opposite to the demon. An angel is a spiritual being that is believed to be sent by God as his attendant or messenger to humans. Hence that becomes the right option.
Option a is wrong as ‘charitable’ is an adjective that we use to refer to philanthropic and humanitarian activities.
Similarly, option b is wrong because to be ‘kind-hearted’ means to show kind and sympathetic nature to all.
Fair-minded in option d underlines an unbiased, fair, and impartial understanding. This option thereby cannot be related to a demon and hence wrong.

Note: A demon is also known as a fallen angel in biblical contexts. We also use ‘angel’ to describe someone who brings good luck and does exemplary conduct or virtue.