Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Pernicious
A. Innocuous
B. Beneficial
C. Hygienic
D. Fine
E. Excellent

Answer 1

Hint: Pernicious is a word which is derived from “Pernecare” which means to kill.

Complete answer:
Pernicious is a word which is used to describe a very harmful effect or influence.
Option A innocuous is an incorrect option because Innocuous means harmless which cannot cause any type of harm to anyone.
Option B is Beneficial which means something that is useful and advantageous.
Option C is Hygienic which is an odd word in the options is incorrect as the meaning of Hygienic is clean.
Option D is Fine is an incorrect option as fine is a word used to describe very good quality. Option E is Excellent is an incorrect option as the meaning of the word excellent is outstanding. Therefore, the correct option for the opposite of the given word Pernicious is Beneficial. The correct answer for the above asked question is Option B. Beneficial is used to describe the thing or object which is useful or advantageous. It is also used to describe a good or useful effect.


Note: Pernicious is a word used for causing or capable of causing harm that means harmful and that can be devastating. Pernicious implies irreparable harm done through evil.