Question

Choose the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning of the word given in capitals.
TURBULENT

A) Turbid
B) Violent
C) Steady
D) Critical

Answer 1

Hint: Turbulent is an adjective which means unstable or problematic. An adjective is used to describe a noun.

Complete answer:

From the hint given to us, we know that turbulent is an adjective which means unstable or problematic. We also know that an adjective is used to describe a noun. Hence we can infer that the opposite of turbulent must mean stable and secure.
Turbid means opaque or murky. It is an adjective mostly used for solutions and colloids. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the opposite word, which we had inferred. Hence, option A is not the correct answer.
Violent means to be aggressive or resorting to physical force. It is an adjective. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the opposite word, which we had inferred. Hence, option B is not the correct answer.
Steady means stable and secure. It is an adjective. We observe that it matches the meaning of the opposite word, which we had inferred. Hence option C is possibly the correct answer.
Critical means to be disapproving of something or someone. It is an adjective. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the opposite word, which we had inferred. Hence option D is not the correct answer.
After having observed and analyzed all the given options, we can conclude that option C, steady is the correct answer.

Note: The two opposites must belong to the same word category, that is, both should adjectives (as in the solution). This prevents any alteration of the context.