Question

Select the opposite of the given word-
Combination
a) Detachment
b) Unite
c) Extortion
e) Gathering

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given word “combination” is “a joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct”.

Complete answer:
A combination is a noun. It is a selection of all or part of a set of objects, without regard to the order in which objects are selected. For example: suppose we have a set of three letters: A, B, and C. In the given question we are asked to select an opposite world for ‘combination’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Detachment. It is a noun that means a state of being objective or aloof. For example he felt a sense of detachment from what was going on.
Option ‘b’ is Unite. It is a word which means come or be together for a particular action all purpose. For example: united we rise, divided we fall.
Option ‘c’ is Extortion. It is a noun that means the practice of obtaining something through force or threat. For example : He carried out extortion in the bank.
Option ‘d’ is Gathering. It is a noun which means an assembly or meeting, especially one held for a specific purpose. For example : We gathered for the ceremony.
As we have analysed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. The opposite of the given word “combination” is “detachment”. Hence, the option ‘a' is the correct answer.

Note:
Don’t confuse between ‘extortion’ and ‘detachment’. Extortion is a negative word for an illegal deed, whereas, detachment is remaining aloof, legally.