Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
CAPACIOUS
a)Changeable
b)Foolish
c)Caring
d)Limited

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘capacious’ means capable of holding much; spacious or roomy.
Example: The van was capacious and he decided to fill up the space with a couple of sacks of fuel. We will look for an option that is contrary in meaning to the given word.

 Complete answer:
Let us discuss the above given options to find the opposite of the word ‘capacious’.
a)Changeable: The word ‘changeable’ means likely to change; often changing.
Example: The weather is very changeable at the moment.
Example: Her moods are very changeable.
This is not the intended opposite of the word ‘capacious’. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
b)Foolish: The word ‘foolish’ means looking silly or feeling embarrassed.
Example: No one is foolish enough to endorse it.
Example: We have made a foolish mistake.
This is not the intended opposite of the word ‘capacious’. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
c)Caring: The word ‘caring’ means showing that you care about people, showing concern.
Example: Michel spent years caring for her sick uncle.
Example: He was always caring and sensitive.
This is not the intended opposite of the word ‘capacious’. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
d)Limited: The word ‘limited’ means small or controlled in number or amounts, or quantity.
Example: The food is very limited.
Example: The book appeared in a limited edition.
This exhibits the intended opposite of the word ‘capacious’. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘d’.

Note:Some synonyms of the word ‘capacious’ are broad, comfortable, extended etc.
Example: His shoulder was broad and his waist narrow.
Example: This car was bigger and therefore more comfortable.
Example: She extended her right hand towards me.
Whereas, some antonyms of the word ‘capacious’ are limited, narrow, restricted.
Example: The road finished in a narrow path.
Example: This offer is available for a limited period only.
Example: Membership of the club is restricted to adults only.