Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
Pertinent

a)Indifferent
b)Appropriate
c)Determined
d)Irrelevant

Answer 1

Hint: The word “pertinent” is something which is relating directly to the subject that is being considered or ‘relevant to something’.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Let us decipher the meaning of each option given to us.

Option a, “Indifferent” is someone who has no particular interest or sympathy, something that is mediocre. This is not the antonym of the given word. Therefore, option ‘a’ is incorrect.

Option b “appropriate” is something that is suitable or proper in the circumstance. This is rather similar in meaning than opposite and is therefore a synonym not an antonym. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect.

Option c “determined” means having reached a firm decision and not letting anything change it.

Option d “irrelevant” is something which is not related or connected to the given argument or subject. This is opposite in meaning to the given word. Therefore, option ‘d’ is the correct answer.


Note: Indifferent is not the same as the word “irrelevant”. Indifferent means to show no interest which is not similar to being irrelevant.