Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:
Exodus
a. escape
b. exit
c. arrival
d. emigrate

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are opposite words. In this case, we must find a word whose meaning is completely different than that of ‘exodus’.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 As we have seen before, antonyms are also known as opposite words. Anything that is opposite differs in its meaning completely from the given word. If the word is difficulty, its opposite would be a word that implies a lack of difficulty i.e., ease. Similarly, if the word is full, its opposite would be a word that implies something that isn’t filled i.e. empty.
In the given question, the word is ‘exodus’. An exodus refers to a mass departure of people. It is derived from the Greek word exodos which means ‘the way out’. Now, that we know what the word means, we must find a word whose meaning is the opposite of ‘exodus’. Logically, this means that we have to find a word whose meaning refers to the mass influx of people into a new place. Out of all the given options, the word arrival, which means to come to a new place, is the correct match of this opposite meaning. Hence, option ‘c’ is the correct answer.

Note: Let us consider the problematic areas of this question. Option ‘d’ emigrate is frequently confused as the antonym of the exodus. However, to emigrate means to leave one’s country permanently for the purpose of settling in another country. This word is similar to the exodus. Hence, it cannot be its antonym.