From the options given below, choose the correct antonym which is the most…

Concept

An antonym is a word that carries the OPPOSITE meaning of the given word. To find the most opposite, first fix the precise sense of the key word, then choose the option whose meaning sits at the other end of that scale — not merely a different word, and never a synonym.

Application

The word “Repulsive” means causing strong dislike or disgust — something that drives people away. Its true opposite must draw people in, i.e. cause liking or appeal. “Attractive” means pleasing and capable of drawing interest or admiration, which is exactly the reverse of driving people away — so it is the most opposite in meaning.

Contrast with the other choices

• Repugnant — means highly distasteful or offensive; a synonym of the key word, not its opposite.

• Revolting — means causing disgust or nausea; again a synonym, reinforcing the same sense rather than reversing it.

• Incompatible — means unable to exist or work together; it describes mismatch, an idea unrelated to disgust, so neither opposite nor related.