Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

BRAZEN

a) Respectful
b) Innocent
c) Delicious
d) Helpful

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are those words that have contrasting or opposite meanings to the given word.

Complete answer:

In the given question, the word ‘brazen’ refers to someone who’s bold and without shame.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'respectful', refers to someone who is feeling or showing deference and respect.
Therefore, option (a.) is correct as its meaning is antonymous to that of the given word ‘brazen’.

Option (b.), ‘innocent', refers to someone who’s free from moral wrong; not corrupted.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘brazen’.

Option (c.), ‘delicious', refers to something delightful or tasty.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘brazen’.

Option (d.), ‘helpful', refers to someone who’s giving or ready to give help.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘brazen’.

Note: In a question where we have to find the opposite of the given word, we sometimes do not have options that exactly mean the opposite of the given word. In this case, we have to select the option which is the most anonymous to the meaning of the word in the question.