Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word.
Complaining
(A) Defective
(B) Adamant
(C) Elementary
(D) Appreciative

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 ‘complaining’ refers to the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

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. ‘Defective’ is an adjective that is used for something that is defective or faulty.
3. ‘Adamant’ is an adjective used for someone that refuses to be persuaded.
4. ‘Elementary’ is an adjective that is used to describe the basic elements of a subject.
5. ‘Appreciative’ is an adjective which is used to describe someone who feels or shows gratitude or pleasure.
6. Therefore, we can see that the antonym of the given word would be the fourth option, which is ‘appreciative’. The option D is correct.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D'.

Note:While dealing with antonyms, one should keep in mind that there will be various words whose meaning will be in the opposite direction of the given word. But the correct antonym would be such a word which will be completely opposite to the given word in every respect. In this regard, we can say that the parts of the speech of the word should be the same as the parts of the speech of its antonym.