Question

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the italicized word-
Ashish has an innate sense of humour.
a) Natural
b) Inborn
c) Unusual
d) Acquired

Answer 1

Hint:The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘innate' is ‘inborn’. For example All the qualities that she has in her are innate.

Complete answer:
The given word ‘innate' is an adjective. It means something or someone that is natural. For example Her innate capacity for organization. Innate is something that is existing from birth; native. For example An innate defect in the hypothesis. In the given question we have to find out the opposite of the word ‘innate’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to figure out the correct option :
Option ‘a’ is Natural. It is an adjective which means existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. For example, Carrots contain natural antiseptic.
Option ‘b’ is Inborn. It is an adjective that means existing from birth. For example Her singing talent is inborn.
Option ‘c’ is Unusual. It is an adjective which means not habitually or commonly occurring or done. For example, Earthquakes are unusual.
Option ‘d’ is Acquired. It is a verb which means to buy or obtain for oneself. For example I acquired all the books I need.
As we have analyzed all the given options we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is – unusual. Hence, option ‘c’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘inborn’ and ‘unusual’. We are asked for an antonym and not a synonym.