Question

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the italicized word-
Ambiguity of thoughts can prove disastrous.
A) Rigidity
B) Clarity
C) Certainty
D) Rationality

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word ‘ambiguity' is ‘the quality of being open to more than one interpretation’. For example : There is no ambiguity here.

Complete answer:
The given word ‘ambiguity' is a noun. It means inexactness. It means doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention. For example - To speak with ambiguity; an ambiguity of manner, an unclear, indefinite expression. In the given question we have to find out the opposite of the word ‘ambiguity’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer -
Option ‘a’ is Rigidity. It is a noun which means the inability to be bent or be forced out of shape. For example : The rigidity of the tree.
Option ‘b’ is Clarity. It means clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity. For example - The clarity of pure water.
Option ‘c’ is Certainty. It is a noun which means from conviction that something is the case. For example : She knew it with absolute certainty.
Option ‘d’ is Rationality. It is a noun which means the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic. For example : Rationality plays an important role.
As we have analysed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the opposite of the word ‘ambiguity’ is ‘clarity’. Hence, option ‘b’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘certainty’ and ‘clarity’. They both have different and perform different functions.