Question

Find out a word which is nearest to the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
HEINOUS

• A. hateful
• B. odious
• C. lousy
• D. desirable

Hint:

To find antonyms (opposites), focus on the core meaning of the word. For words related to morality like "heinous," the opposite will usually be positive or pleasing terms like "desirable."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Let's understand the meanings of the words:
Step 1: Meaning of the given word:

• Heinous means extremely wicked, hateful, or evil.

Step 2: Meanings of the options:

• Hateful: full of hate; very unpleasant (similar in meaning to heinous, so not opposite).
• Odious: extremely unpleasant or repulsive (also similar in meaning to heinous).
• Lousy: very bad or poor in quality (not exactly the opposite, more about quality than morality).
• Desirable: worth wanting or having; pleasing (this is opposite in meaning to heinous).

Step 3: The word that is nearest to the opposite in meaning to heinous is desirable.