Question

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word-
Efficient
a) Brisk
b) Active
c) Dull
d) Laborious

Answer 1

Hint: Antonym means a word that means the opposite of another word. For instance, opposite of the word 'hot' is 'cold'.

Complete answer:

 The given word is efficient. It is an adjective which means - performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort. For example : Oir new air conditioner is more efficient than our old one. The term “antonym” has been derived from a Greek word antonumia, which means counter name. Some antonym words and examples are : boy- girl, off -on, night-day, entrance-exit, exterior-interior, true-false, dead-alive, push-pull, pass-fail.
We will examine each options carefully and try to find out the meaning of each options and figure out the answer:
Option 'a' brisk means quick or using a lot of energy; busy. For eg. The soldiers set off at a brisk pace.
Option 'b' active means involved in activity, lively. For eg. My father at this age is very active towards his work.
Option 'c' dull means not interesting or exciting; boring. For eg. Mr. Ramesh's performance is very dull as mentioned by his colleagues.
Option 'd' laborious means needing a lot of time and effort. For eg. Away from his friends, he mentioned his laborious habit’s.
After analysing each option carefully, we came to the point that option “c” is the right answer. So the word opposite to the word “efficient” is “dull”.

Note:
All the other options are plausible diatractions. Don't confuse between 'active' and 'dull'. 'Active' is a possible synonym for the given word.