2022 · Q69
Directions: Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
His **clandestine** affairs were suspicious.
EnglishAntonyms
- ACovert
- BConspicuous
- CFurtive
- DUnknown
Explanation
Clandestine means kept secret or done furtively, while conspicuous means clearly visible and obvious, which is the direct opposite. Covert and furtive are synonyms of clandestine. Unknown is a distractor, since secret things may still be known to some. The secret-versus-obvious contrast makes conspicuous the antonym.