Question

Identify the antonym of the underlined word.
Women’s marvellous power is lying dormant.
a)Ordinary
b)Bright
c)Dull
d)Wide

Answer 1

Hint: The antonym of a word describes the opposite of what it is (the original or root word). Here, you have to find the word that is opposite of marvellous in meaning.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 Marvelous can be described as something that is extraordinary, amazing, awesome, wonderful or splendid, etc.
Now, the options given indicate –
Option an ordinary can be defined as something which has no special feature is standard, not splendid or striking, etc.
Option b, bright can be defined as something shiny or intelligent & witty etc. lights are described as bright & people are also described as being bright (witty) or dull.
Option c, dull can be explained as an antonym for bright; dull is something that lacks brightness.
Option d, wide can be defined as something of great width or something having width more than the average.
Looking at the options we can conclude that ‘option a’ is the correct answer because the word - marvellous means extraordinary and ordinary hold the exact opposite meaning to it.

Note: Do not confuse dull to be an antonym for marvellous, dull is boring but not ordinary.