Question

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word:
Perfect
(a)Flawless
(b)Pure
(c)Damaged
(d)Faultless

Answer 1

Hint: We need to find the antonym of the word perfect. Read the question and try to understand the context, it will give you an idea about the meaning of the given word. Now go through the options and recall their meaning. The one opposite to the meaning of perfect is the answer.

Complete answer: An antonym or an opposite refers to a word that is contrary in meaning to another word. For example- Ambiguous is an antonym for explicit.
‘Perfect’ refers to something that lacks faults and flaws. The word ‘perfect’ has been derived from the Latin word- Perfacere, which means to do completely or thoroughly.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word ‘perfect’. Now, let’s look at its usage:
For example- The equipment and beakers arrived in a perfect condition. Here, we can conclude that the equipment and beakers arrived in a faultless or flawless condition.
Let’s decipher the meaning of the given options-
Option a- ‘Flawless’ refers to something that lacks any kind of damage or blemish. ‘Flawless’ is similar in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Pure’ refers to something unblended or refined. ‘Pure’ is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘Damage’ refers to something that has been impaired or defiled. ‘Damage’ is opposite in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option d- ‘Faultless’ refers to something that lacks flaws or mistakes. ‘Faultless’ is similar in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answer is Option ‘c’.

Note: Some other antonyms for ‘perfect’ are; incomplete, corrupt, imperfect, etc while some synonyms for ‘perfect’ are; impeccable, ideal, foolproof, etc.