Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the word italicised word/phrase in the sentence.
Terrorism is a serious hazard to the country.
A. Chance
B. Peril
C. Safety
D. Problem

Answer 1

Hint:The italicised bold word given in the sentence is ‘hazard’ which means a danger or risk which is unavoidable even though it is foreseeable. We will look for an option which is contrary in meaning to the given word.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to figure out the correct answer.

A. Chance: The word ‘chance’ means fortune or luck, the probability or possibility of an occurrence of an event, an opportunity. Example: This is your last chance to prove yourself.
This word doesn’t mean the contrary of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

B. Peril: The word ‘peril’ means something that causes injury, destruction, loss , exposure to danger, grave risk. Example: There is a peril of landslide. Do not go there. This word doesn’t mean the contrary of the given word. Therefore, this is the not correct option.

C. Safety: The word ‘safety’ means freedom from injury, loss, destruction, able to avert danger, the state of being safe from risk. Example: National safety is a vital aspect and this government should take it seriously. This is the contrary meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.

D. Problem: The word ‘problem’ means a difficult situation, a matter involving doubt or uncertainty. This word doesn’t mean the contrary of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘C’.

Note:The word ‘peril’ is similar in meaning to the word ‘hazard’ therefore, it is it’s synonym. Some more synonyms of the word ‘hazard’ are threat, risk. Some antonyms of the same word are protection, assurance. Example: We need an assurance from the risk of bankruptcy.