Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
AUTONOMY

A) Submissiveness
B) Dependence
C) Subordination
D) Slavery

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Autonomy means independence or freedom. It is a noun.

Complete answer:

From the hint given to us, we know that antonyms are the words that have opposite meanings. We also know that autonomy means independence or freedom. It is a noun. Thus, we can infer that the antonym of autonomy must mean to be dependent or to be reliant upon someone or something. The antonym must belong to the same part of speech as autonomy, that is, it should be a noun.
Submissiveness means the quality to submit to the commands of someone. It is a noun. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the antonym of autonomy which we had inferred. Hence, option A is not the correct answer.
Dependence means to depend or rely on someone or something. It is a noun. We observe that it matches the meaning of the antonym of autonomy which we had inferred. Hence, option B is possibly the correct answer.
Subordination means to make someone inferior. It is a noun. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the antonym of autonomy which we had inferred. Hence, option C is not the correct answer.
Slavery means the state of being a slave or a bonded laborer. It is a noun. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the antonym of autonomy which we had inferred. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Hence, we can conclude that option B, dependence is the correct answer.

Note: Antonyms must belong to the same parts of speech so that there are not contextual differences.