Question

Select the antonym for the given word:

Tame

a)Expert
b)Faithful
c)Domestic
d)Wild

Answer 1

Hint: The word “tame” means to domesticate, it can be used as an adjective too and refers to something which is not exciting, adventurous or controversial.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Let us decipher the meaning of the given words one by one to find the word which is opposite in meaning.

Option a, “expert” is a person who has an authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area. This is not related to the given word and therefore, option ‘a’ is incorrect.

Option b “faithful” refers to someone who is loyal or true to facts. This is again not related to the given word. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect too.

Option c “domestic” is related to the running of a home or family relations. This is similar in meaning to the given word and is a synonym of it. Therefore, option ‘c’ is incorrect.

Option d “wild” is something uncultivated, or living/growing in a natural environment; something which cannot be domesticated or tamed. This is opposite in meaning to the given word. Therefore, option ‘d’ is correct.



Note: Domestic has different meanings in different contexts. One has been mentioned above. It is synonymous with the given word because it can be used to refer to an animal that can be tamed and kept by humans.