Question

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

• A. counter
• B. attractive
• C. friendly
• D. hard

Hint:

Antonyms for words expressing dislike or unpleasantness usually indicate positive qualities like "attractive" or "pleasant."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

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

• Repulsive means causing strong dislike or disgust; very unpleasant.

Step 2: Meanings of the options:

• Counter: to act in opposition; not an adjective describing attractiveness or repulsiveness.
• Attractive: pleasing or appealing to the senses; opposite in meaning to repulsive.
• Friendly: kind and pleasant; related to behavior, but not exact opposite of repulsive.
• Hard: solid or firm; unrelated to the meaning of repulsive.

Step 3: The word nearest in meaning to the opposite of repulsive is attractive.