Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
He is adamant on going.
a. confused
b. lenient
c. stressing
d. indecisive
e. yielding

Answer 1

Hint: The phrase in the sentence is ‘adamant on going’ and this is used to refer to being determined to go somewhere, no matter what.

Complete step by step solution: In the given question we have to find an option from the given options that is opposite in meaning to the given phrase ‘adamant on going’. Let us first understand the meaning of this phrase. It can be understood as being absolutely determined to go somewhere.
Now, let us look at the given options and understand its meanings.
Option ‘A’, confused, refers to being bewildered or unable to think clearly.
Option ‘B’, lenient, refers to being merciful or tolerant than expected, usually by a person in a powerful position.
Option ‘C’, stressing, refers to the action of giving emphasis to something.
Option ‘D’, indecisive, refers to something that does not provide a clear and definite result.
Option ‘E’, yielding, refers to giving way under pressure, that is complying to the desires of others easily.
From the above options, we can see that options ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ are incorrect as these words do not resemble the given phrase.
Therefore, the correct answer is option ‘D’, yielding, as it is the exact opposite in meaning to that of the phrase ‘adamant on going’.

Note: If you are unsure about the meanings of each of the given words, use elimination method and remove the words that you think will not be correct, so that you can reach the answer.