Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
BLATANT

a)noisy
b)quiet
c)barren
d)slow

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘blatant’ refers to ‘noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner’. It is usually used as an adjective.

Complete answer:

 The word ‘blatant’ can be used in a sentence as follows:
For example, in the sentence ‘The blatant defiance of rules is what got her expelled’, the word ‘blatant’ is used to describe the specific loud and brazen behavior that got the subject ‘she’ expelled.

Now, we know the meaning and usage of the word ‘blatant’. Let’s look at the available options:

a)noisy - The word ‘noisy’ refers to ‘making or given to making a lot of noise'. This has a similar meaning to the word ‘blatant’. It is not the required antonym. So, this is an incorrect option.
b)quiet - The word ‘quiet’ refers to ‘making little or no noise'. This has the exact opposite meaning of the given word. It is the required antonym. So, this is the correct option.
c)barren - The word ‘barren’ refers to ‘bleak and lifeless'. This has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the required antonym. So, this is an incorrect option.
d)slow - The word ‘slow’ refers to ‘moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast'. This word has an unrelated meaning to the given word. It is not the required antonym. So, this is also an incorrect option.

Note: Use the given word in a sentence in order to understand its meaning. Go through the given options and try to find the word that has the exact opposite meaning to the given word.