Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Bold'.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Bold'.”
The accepted answer is C. Timid. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Bold'.” is answered by Timid (option C). Option A (“Stingy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Timid. Option B (“Gentle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Timid. Remaining alternatives (Indifferent) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Timid is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Stingy
Why not A: “Stingy” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Timid. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Bold'.” is answered by Timid (option C). Option A (“Stingy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
- B. Gentle
Why not B: “Gentle” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Timid. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Bold'.” is answered by Timid (option C). Option A (“Stingy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
- C. Timid ✓
- D. Indifferent
Why not D: “Indifferent” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Timid. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Bold'.” is answered by Timid (option C). Option A (“Stingy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
Correct answer
C. Timid
Explanation
“Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Bold'.” is answered by Timid (option C). Option A (“Stingy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Timid. Option B (“Gentle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Timid. Remaining alternatives (Indifferent) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Timid is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Antonyms Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, antonyms
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