Question

Select the word which has the opposite meaning of the given word:
Limpid
A. Straight
B. Loose
C. Obscure
D. Benevolent

Answer 1

Hint:Antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word ‘antonym’ are the words ‘anti’ meaning ‘against’ or ‘opposite’ and ‘onym’ meaning name. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete answer:
The meaning of the word Limpid is (of a liquid) completely clear and transparent. So, as per the question we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word Limpid.

Option A) Straight– This option is not correct because Straight means extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend. The meaning of this word is not the opposite of the given word. Hence, it is an incorrect option.

Option B) Loose – This is not the right option because Loose means not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached. The meaning of this word is not the opposite of the given word. Hence, Option B is incorrect.

Option C) Obscure – This option is correct because Obscure not discovered or known about; uncertain and the word limpid means (of a liquid) completely clear and transparent. Both the words are opposite of each other. Hence, it is a correct option.

Option D) Benevolent – This option is not correct because Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly. The meaning of this word is not the opposite of the given word. Hence, it is an incorrect option.

Hence the answer is option ‘C’.

Note:Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonyms of Limpid is Obscure, and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of Limpid is clear, glassy. Thus, Option C is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options as they do not have the opposite meaning to the given word.