Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of-
Dogmatic

a) Peremptory
b) Spellbound
c) Simple
d) Flexible
e) Uncertain

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘dogmatic' is ‘characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very positively and strongly as if they were facts.

Complete answer:
 Being dogmatic is asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated. For example, I refuse to argue with someone so dogmatic that he won’t listen to the reason. Here, we have to find out the opposite of this word.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Peremptory. It is an adjective which means insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusque manner.
Option ‘b’ is Spellbound. It is a word which means hold the complete attention of someone, as though by magic; fascinate.
Option ‘c' is Simple. It is an adjective which means easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. For example, The task is very simple.
Option ‘d’ is Flexible. It is an adjective that means capable of bending easily without breaking. For example, The new toy is very flexible.
Option ‘e’ is Uncertain. It is an adjective which means not able to be relied on, not known or definite. For example, The future is uncertain.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the option which means the opposite of ‘dogmatic’ is ‘flexible’. Hence, option ‘d’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other given options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘simple' and ‘flexible’. They both have different meanings.