Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to-
Rabid
a) Decent
b) Fair
c) Rational
d) Pure

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word ‘rabid' is ‘having or proceeding from extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something'.

Complete answer:
 ‘Rabid' is an adjective. It means to be extremely violent, furious, going to extreme lengths in expressing or pursuing a feeling or interest. For example, The show is small but the fan base is rabid. Here, we have to find out the opposite of the given word ‘rabid’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Decent. It is an adjective that means conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior.
Option ‘b’ is Fair. It is an adjective that means treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination. For example, The group has achieved fair and equal representation for all its members.
Option ‘c' is Rational. It is an adjective that means to be based on or in accordance with reason or logic. For example A rational explanation.
Option ‘d’ is Pure. It is an adjective that means not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material. For example, Cars can run on pure alcohol.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the opposite of the given word ‘rabid’ is ‘rational’. Hence, option ‘c’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Here, don’t confuse between ‘decent’ and ‘rational’. They both have different meanings and usage.