Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Ponderous
A. Simple
B. Thoughtless
C. Empty
D. Lively

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms and antonyms are essential parts of grammar that help to increase our vocabulary, make reading languages more enjoyable and also make our writings come alive. Synonyms are words that closely resemble a given word. Whereas antonyms are those words which are completely opposite in meaning to a given word. The word ‘ponderous’ is an adjective that can be used for someone who is slow and clumsy because of excessive weight.

Complete answer:
1. Here we are going to check each option one by one so that we can detect the correct option containing the answer to the given question.
2. ‘Simple’ is an adjective that is used for something that can be easily understood. This option is incorrect as it is not the antonym of ponderous.
3. Thoughtless is an adjective that can be used for a person or their behaviour. They don’t show consideration for the needs of other people.
4. Empty is an adjective that is used to describe that something is vacant.
5. Lively is an adjective used for someone who is full of life and energy.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D'.

Note:The word ‘ponderous’ depicts the loads of weight which results in slow pace and lack of liveliness. The words ‘simple’, ‘thoughtfulness’ and ‘empty’ are not complying with the opposite meaning of ‘ponderous’. But, if we see the option showing ‘lively’, we can easily understand how this would be apt for the opposite meaning of the provided word above.