Question

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to "benevolent".

• A. Malevolent
• B. Benign
• C. Kind
• D. Generous

Hint:

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings; check prefixes like "mal-" for opposites.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

"Benevolent" means kind or generous. The opposite would mean unkind or harmful:
- Malevolent: Wishing harm, opposite of benevolent.
- Benign: Gentle, but not exactly opposite.
- Kind: Synonym of benevolent.
- Generous: Synonym of benevolent.
Thus, option (1) is correct.