Question

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized.
Their team bore delinquent participants.
A. Reverent
B. Uncivil
C. Quarrelsome
D. Law abiding

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are the words that mean the exact opposite of each other.

Complete answer:
Delinquent means tending to commit a crime or an immoral act. It is an adjective. Let us observe its usage in a sentence.
For example: The delinquent teenagers were sent to the juvenile reformation centre.
Let us now analyse the options to find the appropriate antonym of delinquent.
- Reverent means to show deep respect or to be devoted. It is an adjective.
For example: A reverent silence prevailed at the war cemetery.
We observe that it does not mean the exact opposite of delinquent and hence, we can say that option ‘a’ is not the correct answer.
- Uncivil means to be discourteous or insulting. It is an adjective.
For example: His uncivil behavior is the reason why their relationship became sour.
We observe that it does not mean the exact opposite of delinquent and hence, we can say that option ‘b’ is not the correct answer.
- Quarrelsome means tending to pick up fights or arguments over small issues. It is an adjective.
For example: The employee was fired for being too quarrelsome.
We observe that it does not mean the exact opposite of delinquent and hence, we can say that option ‘c’ is not the correct answer.
- Law abiding means obeying or following the laws. It is an adjective.
For example: They are law abiding people.
We observe that it means the exact opposite of delinquent and hence, we can say that option ‘d’ is the correct answer.

> Thus, the correct antonym of delinquent is, option ‘d’ - law abiding.

Note: The words must belong to the same part of speech in order to be the exact opposite of each other.