Question

    OUTLANDISH Directions : Each of the following five items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
    A Stubborn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Conventional Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Agitated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Fearful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option (b) is the correct answer. ‘Outlandish’ means ‘looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar.’, the opposite for this is ‘conventional’ which means ‘based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.’ ‘Stubborn’ means having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. ‘ Agitated’ means feeling or appearing troubled or nervous. ‘Fearful’ means feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.

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