Question

Choose the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning of the word given in capitals.
STRENUOUS
A) Unfaltering
B) Irresolute
C) Unwavering
D) Lazy

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word 'antonym' are the words 'anti' meaning 'against' or 'opposite' and 'onym' meaning 'name’. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete step by step answer:
The meaning of the word STRENUOUS is ‘requiring or using great effort or exertion’. So, as per the question we have to find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word STRENUOUS.
Option A) Unfaltering - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of unfaltering is ‘not faltering or steady or resolute’ and this is not antonym of the word strenuous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Irresolute - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of irresolute is ‘nervous or uncertain’ and this is not antonym of the word strenuous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Unwavering - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of unwavering is ‘continuing a strong and steady way’ and this is not antonym of the word strenuous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Lazy – is the correct answer because the meaning of lazy is ‘unwilling to work or to use energy’ and this is the antonym of the word strenuous as they have different meanings or they are opposite in meaning to each other. Thus, this is the correct answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option D”.

Note:
Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. the antonym of STRENUOUS is lazy and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of the word STRENUOUS is difficult or tough or hard. Thus, Option D is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options.