Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:
Opulent
a. Wealthy
b. Poor
c. Sumptuous
d. Drooping

Answer 1

Hint: Opulent is the given word. We have to find the meaning from the given options which means opposite to the meaning of opulent. Opulent means someone who is rich and always has more than enough. An opulent person lives in luxury.

Complete answer:
Since opulent refers to someone who is very rich, the correct answer is obviously b, that is, poor. The opposite of rich is poor. A poor person has little money. He does not live in luxury. He barely even has enough for himself.
Option a, that is, wealthy is wrong. A wealthy person has a lot of wealth. Wealth refers to money and anything that has monetary value such as gold, treasures, gems, jewels, etc. It has a meaning similar to the meaning of opulent. Thus, it is a wrong answer.
Option c, sumptuous means something which is very impressive. It is also something which looks expensive. A meal can be a sumptuous meal. It is not the right answer for this question.
Option d is drooping. Drooping means something which is hanging down. Branches of trees sometimes droop because of old age. Drooping has nothing to do with the meaning of opulent. Thus, it is the wrong answer.

Note: One common mistake seen among students is not reading the question properly. Many people do not notice that they have been asked to find the opposite meaning and not the similar meaning.