Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word-
WONDER

a) Stock
b) Amusement
c) Expectation
d) Surprise

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word “wonder” is “a feeling of amazement and admiration caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Complete answer:

There are many basic meanings of the word “wonder”. But here, the only meaning we are going to consider is “a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration.” For example, He observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the opposite of “wonder” :
Option ‘a’ is Stock. It means the goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a shop or warehouse and available for sale or distribution. For example, The store has a very low turnover of stock.
Option ‘b’ is Amusement. It means the state or experience of finding something funny. For example, We looked with amusement at our horoscopes.
Option ‘c’ is the Expectation. It means a strong belief that something will happen or be the case. For example, Reality had not lived up to expectations.
Option ‘d’ is Surprise. It is an unexpected or astonishing event. Something we are not aware of but are glad when it happens. For example, I thanked her for the surprise.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. The opposite of the word “wonder” is “expectation”. Hence, option ‘c' is the correct option.

Note: Do not get confused between surprise and expectation. The surprise is something which is not expected(in a good way) whereas on the other hand expectation is when you know/want something will/to happen.