Question

Choose the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning to the given word in Capital.
CARNAL
A. Sensuous
B. Spiritual
C. Visionary
D. Imaginary

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word ‘antonym’ are the words ‘anti’ meaning ‘against’ or ‘opposite’ and ‘onym’ meaning name. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete answer:
The meaning of the word Carnal is relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites. So, as per the question, we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word vivacity.

Option A) Sensuous – It is an incorrect choice because the meaning of ‘sensuous’ is appealing to the senses, attractive or gratifying physically. which is not opposed to Carnal. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) Spiritual - The correct antonym of the given word is 'spiritual' which means relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Thus, this is the correct choice.

Option C) Visionary – This is an incorrect choice because 'visionary' refers to a person who has visions, thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom. that are not opposite to Carnal. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) Imaginary- This is an incorrect choice because imaginary' means something that exists only in imagination which is not opposed to Carnal. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note:Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonym carnal is Spiritual, and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of Carnal is erotic, sensual. Thus, Option B is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options as they do not have the opposite meaning to the given word.