Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word: Haggard
a. Healthy
b. Vast
c. Maidenly
d. Shrewd

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word "Haggard" is- used for faces of worry, gaunt, exhaustion caused by some prolonged suffering. For example, She was pale and haggard.

Complete answer:
Words whose meaning is contrary to another word's meaning are opposite words. To find if the two words are opposite or not, you need to know the exact meaning of both the words so that you don't make a mistake while finding any word's antonym/opposite word.
Here, we will discuss the meaning of the given word and then go through the meanings of the given options, so that we can find the perfect antonym for the word. The given word is "Haggard", which means, looking exhausted or unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. It is an adjective. For example, He turned sad and haggard.
Now, the meaning of the given options, Option 'a' is healthy, which means, in a good physical or mental condition; in good health. Option 'b' is vast which means, of very great extent or quantity; immense. Option 'c' is maidenly, which means, related to or appropriate to a maiden; demure. Option 'd' is shrewd, which is, having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
As we know the meaning of the given word as well as the options, we can easily find out the correct opposite of the word Haggard.

Thus, the opposite of the word Haggard is an option 'a' healthy.

Note: Don't get confused between "healthy" and "shrewd". Only "healthy" can be an appropriate antonym to the given word, "haggard".