Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Discrepancy
a. Variance
b. Inappropriate
c. Consistency
d. Inconsistency

Answer 1

Hint: The word discrepancy is used when there is no consistency between two or more facts. For example, the discrepancy in her story led to her arrest.

Complete answer:
In one word, we can say that the meaning of ‘discrepancy’ is inconsistency. So, since we have to find a word which is opposite to this meaning, the word we are looking for is ‘consistency’. As we can see, this answer is given in option (c). Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.

> Option (a) is variance. It means variety. It is similar to the meaning of discrepancy. Something being inconsistent means that there is a variety of facts. For example: The variance in her story was really showing her to be a liar.

> Option (b) is inappropriate. It means something which is not suitable or appropriate. It is not related to the given word. For example: She used inappropriate words while talking to the teacher and was suspended from school for a week.

> Option (d) is a word which is similar to the meaning of discrepancy. Therefore, option d is a synonym. It is not the opposite of the meaning of discrepancy. For example: She was fired because she was sloppy and inconsistent in her work.
Hence option (c) is correct. 

Note: Be careful to note that the question has asked to find a meaning which is opposite to the given word and not similar to the given word. Do not just read the options and select your answer. Read the question very carefully.