Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Devious
A. Indirect
B. Direct
C. Random
D. Abnormal

Answer 1

Hint:Antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word ‘antonym’ are the words ‘anti’ meaning ‘against’ or ‘opposite’ and ‘onym’ meaning ‘name’. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot ‘is ‘cold’.

Complete answer:
The meaning of the word Devious is showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals. So, as per the question we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word transparent.

Option A) Indirect – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of indirect is not straight; not following the shortest way. It is the same as devious and not the opposite. Thus, it is an incorrect option.

Option B) Direct – is a correct answer because Devious means 'using underhand tactics to achieve one's goals'. The opposite of Devious is 'direct'. Thus, it is a correct option.

Option C) Random- is an incorrect answer because random means “happening without a method’. It is similar to the meaning of devious. Thus, it is an incorrect option.

Option D) Abnormal- is an incorrect answer because abnormal means ‘things not happening in a normal manner'. It is also similar to the meaning of devious. Thus, it is an incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note: Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonyms of transparent are opaque and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of the word devious is dishonest. Thus, Option B is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options.