2024 · Q5
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
All of us are living in **turbulent** times.
EnglishAntonyms
- Acapricious
- Bdesolate
- Ctranquil
- Dobstreperous
Explanation
‘Turbulent’ describes a state of disorder, unrest and agitation, as in turbulent times. ‘Capricious’ (impulsive), ‘desolate’ (barren or lonely) and ‘obstreperous’ (noisy, unruly) do not express the opposite; obstreperous is in fact close in meaning to turbulent. ‘Tranquil’ means calm, peaceful and undisturbed — the direct opposite of turbulent. Hence tranquil is the antonym.