Question

Choose the word opposite in the meaning to the given word.
BENIGN
A. Gracious
B. Hostile
C. Novel
D. Humane

Answer 1

Hint: Antonym definition, a word opposite in meaning to another. Fast is an antonym of slow. The meaning of the word Benign is pleasant and kind so we have to find the opposite of the given word.

Complete answer:
-Option A is Gracious is an incorrect option as the meaning of gracious is behaving in a pleasant and kind way.
-Option B is Hostile which means unfriendly.
-Option C is Novel an incorrect option as the meaning of the novel is an imaginary book of characters and events.
-Option D is Humane is an incorrect option as the meaning of Humane is showing kindness and compassion to others.

Therefore, the correct answer for the above question is option B. Hostile as it has the opposite meaning to the given word Benign.


Note: The word Benign and Being may seem similar but they both have different meanings as the meaning of Being is a person who exists whereas the meaning of Benign is pleasant or kind.