Question

Select the word which means the opposite of the word “Forecast”.
A) Oust
B) Dissociate
C) Mingle
D) Ignore

Answer 1

Hint: An antonym is a term that has the same meaning as another. The antonym of 'hot,' for example, may be 'cold.' The root words for the term "antonym" are "anti," which means "against" or "opposite," and "onym," which means "name." Let's look at what the word 'synonym' means in order to better grasp antonyms. A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another. Synonyms and antonyms are the polar opposites of each other.

Complete answer:
In order to understand the antonym of a word it is better to have an understanding of its definition. The word “Forecast” means to compute or forecast (a future event or circumstance), usually based on the study and analysis of relevant data.

Let's consider the following options:
Option A) Oust: It means to compel someone to resign from a position of authority, a job, a location, or a competition. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option B) Dissociate: It means to break away from a relationship or a union with someone else. “Dissociate” also means splitting into smaller atoms, ions, or molecules, especially reversibly (with reference to a molecule). Thus, the option is incorrect.

OptionC) Mingle: It means to blend or mix, or to be combined. When things mingle, they combine while preserving their distinct characteristics. Thus, this option is inappropriate.

Option D) Ignore: Ignore is right because “ignore'' means to refuse to recognise or acknowledge anything; dismiss purposely, and forecast means to predict or estimate something (a future event or trend). Both words are diametrically opposed.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: The prefix -un, -il, -non, and so on are used to begin with many opposites. For instance, consider the terms lucky-unlucky, legal-illegal, and so on. However, other polar opposites do not follow this pattern, such as hot-cold, poor-rich, and so on.