Antonym for 'Pernicious'
Antonym for 'Pernicious'
Answer: B. Benign — Pernicious: Originating from the Latin 'perniciosus', this word describes something extremely harmful or destructive. Best antonym — Benign: meaning harmless…
- A.
Harmful
- B.
Benign
- C.
Lethal
- D.
Malicious
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Correct answer: B
Pernicious: Originating from the Latin 'perniciosus', this word describes something extremely harmful or destructive.
Best antonym — Benign: meaning harmless or not harmful.
Why the other choices are not antonyms:
Harmful: a synonym of "pernicious", not its opposite.
Lethal: means causing death; related to severity but not the antonym.
Malicious: implies intent to harm; also not the opposite meaning.
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