In each of the following questions, the first word is given in capital letters…
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In each of the following questions, the first word is given in capital letters followed by four other words, one of which is the antonym of the first word. Find the word.
MALADY
- A.
Jingle
- B.
Infection
- C.
Strength
- D.
Sickness
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Correct answer: C
Explanation: Malady means a disease, illness, or ailment. The correct antonym is Strength, which denotes health, vigor, or power rather than illness.
Strength — Correct: Opposite of malady; implies health and vigor.
Jingle — Incorrect: Means a short ringing sound or tune; unrelated to illness.
Infection — Incorrect: Refers to a disease or contamination and is a synonym of malady, not an antonym.
Sickness — Incorrect: Means illness and is effectively the same in meaning as malady.
Tip: To find an antonym, first identify the core meaning of the given word (here, illness) and then choose the option that expresses the opposite concept (health or strength).