Question

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

a) Splendid
b) Aggressive
c) Crude
d) Towering

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘dainty’ refers to ‘delicately small and pretty’ or ‘fastidious, especially concerning food'. This word is usually used as an adjective.

Complete answer:
To understand the meaning of the given word completely, we need to use it in a sentence:
For example, in the sentence ‘The little girl had a dainty handkerchief made of lace’, the word ‘dainty’ refers to the handkerchief belonging to the girl. It works in describing the appearance of the handkerchief, as it is a visual adjective. The object is made of lace aids in making it dainty. So, the word ‘dainty’ is used to describe something that is very delicately beautiful.

Now, we know the meaning and context of the given word. Let’s look at the given options:

a) splendid - The word ’splendid’ refers to ‘magnificent; very impressive'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. This is not the antonym of the given word. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) aggressive - The word ‘aggressive’ refers to ‘ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression'. This word has a completely different meaning to the given word. This is not the antonym of the given word. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) crude - The word ‘crude’ refers to ‘in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined'. This word has the exact opposite meaning to the given word. This is the antonym of the given word. It is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
d) towering - The word ‘towering’ refers to ‘extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings'. This word also has a different meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of ‘dainty’ This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
Understand the meaning of each word from the given options and use the method of elimination to arrive at the correct conclusion. Then, choose the correct option accordingly.