Question

Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word-
There are a few miscellaneous items to discuss in this meeting.
a) Pure
b) Mixed
c) Homogeneous
d) Discordant

Answer 1

Hint: Originated from Latin word miscere, meaning "to mix.” Miscellaneous means something consisting of a variety of ingredients, or parts, or textures.

Complete answer:
 Miscellaneous is containing different types of things. The definition of miscellaneous is people or things that are varied or mixed with one another and cannot be easily grouped or categorized. For eg. The report of the patient was buried under miscellaneous files.
We will look at each option carefully and try to find out the meaning to find out the answer:
Option 'a' is pure which means not mixed with anything else. For eg. The purity of a mother’s love can not be determined by anything.
Option 'b' is mixed which means being both good or bad or a combination of things. For eg., One’s feelings should not be mixed with one’s future planning.
Option 'c' is homogeneous which means made up of parts that are all of the same types. For eg. The population of the country has always remarkably been homogeneous.
Option 'd' is discordant which means - that spoils a general feeling of agreement. For eg. His criticism was the only discordant note in all the discussions held at the court.
After analyzing each option carefully, we came to the point that option "c” is the right answer. So opposite to the word “miscellaneous “ is “homogenous”.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Don't confuse between 'discordant' and 'homogeneous'. They both have different meanings and different usage.