Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Inflexible
a) soft
b) tender
c) yielding
d) obedient

Answer 1

Hint:
The word ‘inflexible’ refers to ‘unwilling to change or compromise'. This word is usually used as an adjective. Another antonym of this word is ‘accommodating’.

Complete answer:
An antonym is any word that is exactly the opposite in meaning to another word, in the same linguistic bracket. They express things that are opposite in meaning to each other.
For example, the words ‘far’ and ‘near’ are antonyms of each other, as they convey opposite meanings.

Now, we know the meaning and usage of the word ‘come’. Let’s look at our options-
a) soft - The word ‘soft’ refers to ‘easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch', so this has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘inflexible’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) tender - The word ‘tender’ refers to ‘showing gentleness, kindness, and affection', so this has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘inflexible’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) yielding - The word ‘yielding’ refers to ‘(of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid', so this has the exact opposite meaning to the given word. This is the antonym of ‘inflexible’. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
d) obedient - The word ‘obedient’ refers to ‘complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority', so this has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘inflexible’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
Go through each option one by one, and try to understand the meaning of each option by using it in a sentence. Then, choose the option that has the exact opposite meaning of the given word.