Question

Choose the word that gives the antonym of word italicized.
Sunil spent most of his time in recreation.
 a) work
b) boredom
c) leisure
d) diversion

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are those words that express meaning as opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other.
In the given question, the word ‘recreation’ refers to an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates, or an activity that refreshes and recreates; an activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'work', refers to ‘activity directed toward making or doing something.’ Therefore, option (a.) is correct as its meaning is antonymous to that of the given word ‘recreation’.
Option (b.), ‘boredom', refers to the feeling of being bored by something tedious. Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘recreation’.
Option (c.), ‘leisure', refers to time available for ease and relaxation. Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘recreation’.
Option (d.), ‘diversion', refers to an activity that diverts or amuses, or stimulates. Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘recreation’.

Note:
 Sometimes the given options in a question where we have to find the opposite of the given word do not exactly mean the opposite of the given word. If this happens, we have to select the option which is the most antonym to the meaning of the word in the question.