Question

Select the word which means opposite of the given word.
REVEAL
a)Disclose
b)Conceal
c)Tell
d)Show

Answer 1

Hint:The word ‘reveal’ means to make something known that was secret or unknown before.
Example: I’m not at liberty to reveal any names. We will look for an option that describes the opposite of the given word in the best possible way.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer with the help of the above stated hint.
a)Disclose: The word ‘disclose’ means to show something that was hidden.
Example: He failed to disclose all the information.
Example: In spring the flowers disclose their colours.
The word doesn’t express the opposite of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

b)Conceal: The word ‘conceal’ means not allowed to be seen.
Example: He tried to conceal his heavy drinking from his family.
Example: She was unable to conceal her surprise.
This word expresses the opposite of the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.

c)Tell: The word ‘tell’ means communicating information to someone in spoken or written words.
Example: Tell the truth and shame the devil.
Example: Ask me no question and I will tell you no lies.
This word doesn’t express the opposite of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

d)Show: The word ‘show’ means allow or cause to be visible.
Example: If you cannot bite, never show your teeth.
Example: I’ll show you how to load the software.
This word doesn’t express the opposite of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘b’.

Note: The word ‘reveal’ means to make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. The other words ‘tell’ , ‘disclose’ and ‘show’ are the synonyms of the word. The word ‘conceal’ is an antonym of the word ‘reveal’.
Some other synonyms of the given word ‘reveal’ are release and admit.
Some other antonyms of the given word ‘reveal’ are hide, deny and cover.
Example: It’s just a release of tension and now she has nothing to hide.