Question

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word.
Scared
A. Nervous
B. Brave
C. Cautious
D. Timid

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of scared is to be frightened or fearful. The opposite of the given word should mean courageous or related.

Complete Solution:
Option a ‘Nervous’ is an adjective which means easily frightened or easily agitated. The meaning is similar with the given word and acts as synonym rather than opposite. So, option a is not the correct option.
Option b ‘Brave’ is an adjective which represents readiness to face danger or risk. The meaning perfectly matches the meaning of the antonym of the given word. So, option b is the correct option.
Option c ‘Cautious’ is also an adjective. Cautious means to have potential to avoid or escape upcoming danger or problems. The meaning of Cautious has no relation with either the meaning of the given word or the antonym. So, option c is incorrect.
Option d ‘Timid’ is an adjective given to a person who lacks courage and can be easily frightened. The word is similar in meaning with the given word and has no connection with the antonym as demanded in the question. So, option d is also incorrect.

Note: The two options – option a and option d seem to have similar meanings but cannot be interchangeably used as they give different impact according to the situation or condition of the sentence given.