Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Unsettled conditions in the land led to the exodus of hundreds of its citizens.

A) Expulsion
B) Invasion
C) Immigration
D) entry

Answer 1

Hint: The word exodus means to exit or departure of a large population or masses from a place or area to a new place or location. The word that will be opposite in meaning to the word exodus will have a meaning like the entry of the mass population into an area.

Complete answer:

Let us analyze each option one by one according to the meaning of the opposite given in the hint.

Option A is expulsion. The word expulsion means to expel someone from a place. This word has a meaning that is similar to the meaning of the word exodus but still, there is a difference in both the words. Anyways, it is not the opposite of exodus. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B is an invasion. This means to enter a different land or place with the motive to attack the place. This is not similar in meaning to the meaning of the opposite word of the exodus. Therefore, option B is also incorrect.

Option C is immigration. The word means to enter a new region or place or to leave one’s own place or country and live in a new country or place. This word is opposite to exodus in some sense because it does not signify mass entry. Therefore, option C is also incorrect.

Option D is an entry. The word entry means to enter somewhere or to arrive at a place. This can be on a mass scale as well. Therefore, the word entry is exactly the opposite in meaning to the meaning of the word exodus. Thus option D is the correct answer.

Note: the meaning of the word can change with its use in a sentence. Therefore, in order to ensure that the right meaning of the word is grasped, the meaning of the overall sentence also needs to be understood well. This reduces the chances of error.