Question

Choose the word that means the opposite of the given word:
Migratory
A. Wandering
B. Settled
C. Nomad
D. Inventory

Answer 1

Hint:An opposite or an antonym refers to a word that is contrary in meaning to another word. For example, fat is an antonym of thin. Panic refers to fright or fear.

Complete answer:
Let’s examine the meaning of the given options -
 Option A) Wandering – It is an incorrect option because wandering means traveling aimlessly from place to place; itinerant. It is not opposed to the meaning of Panic. Hence it is an incorrect option.
Option B) Settled - is correct as the word settled means resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem). Both the words are opposite of each other. Hence option B is correct.
Option C) Nomad - It is an incorrect option because wandering means a member of a people that travels from place to place to find fresh pasture for its animals and has no permanent home. It is not opposed to the meaning of Panic. Hence it is an incorrect option.
Option D) Inventory - It is an incorrect option because wandering means a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building. It is not opposed to the meaning of Panic. Hence it is an incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note:As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the one word which is an antonym of the word migratory is settled. Synonyms have a similar meaning and the synonym of migratory is relocating, traveling, and moving. You must know all the different meanings of a given word because all the other options act as plausible distractions.