Question

Select the word which has the opposite meaning of the given word
Parsimonious

a. Illiberal
b. Crude
c. Generous
d. Stingy

Answer 1

Hint: Words that mean the opposite of other words are called antonyms. We should know the meaning of the given word parsimonious as we have to find the opposite meaning of the word from the given options, we should know the meaning of the word as well as its proper explanation.

Complete step-by-step answer:

The meaning of the word parsimonious is unwilling to spend money or resources. So, the opposite meaning of the word is in the option [c] generous. It has the exact opposite meaning of the word parsimonious because the words generous means someone who willingly spends money and uses resources. So, the correct option is the option [c].
The meaning of the word in the option [a] liberal is the restriction of freedom of behavior.
The meaning of the word in the option [b] crude is something that is in its natural state.
The meaning of the word in the option [d] stingy is ungenerous. Hence, the options [a], [b] & [d] are incorrect because they do not have the opposite meaning of the word parsimonious.

Note: A specific word does not necessarily have one opposite word or antonym. Some words can be transformed into their antonyms by adding the prefixes ‘non’, ‘in’, and ‘un’. If one doesn’t know the meaning or the exact definition of the given word, one should not guess the antonyms strategically, others every option will feel right and you might end up getting the answer wrong.