Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word-
Strident
(a)Stable
(b)Present
(c)Musical
(d)Melodious

Answer 1

Hint: Use the given word in a sentence to understand its meaning. Look at the given options and recall each of their meanings. Then, choose the option which means the opposite or is closest to meaning the opposite of the given word.

Complete answer: Here, we have to find the antonym of the given word. Antonym is a word opposite in meaning to another. For example, fast is an antonym/opposite of slow. The given word is 'strident' which means - making or having a harsh sound. Some synonyms of the word strident are: forceful, offensive, hostile, belligerent. For eg. The song opens with a strident guitar, a clarion call that lets everyone know that something new is coming.
We will have a look at each option carefully and try to find its meaning and then figure out the answer through it:
Option ‘a’ stable means (of an object or structure) not likely to give way of overturn; firmly fixed. For eg. I think a few days cleaning in the stable would pay for it.
Option ‘b’ present means in a particular place. For eg. He stopped thinking about the past and his gaze seemed to come to the present.
Option 'c' musical means something having a pleasant sound; melodious or tuneful. For eg. If nothing else, all this upheaval gives him back his musical voice.
Option ‘d’ melodious means relating to or characterized by melody. For eg. It is a keen ear which remarks about the melodious quality of a voice coming from a crowd.
After analysing each option carefully, we came to the point thatoption 'b' is the right answer. So the word opposite to “strident” is “present”.

Note: Any particular word cannot necessarily have a different antonym. Many times, just by adding prefixes, such as 'non', 'un', etc., you can create antonyms of them.