Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Notorious'.
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 'Notorious'.”
The accepted answer is B. Reputable. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Notorious'.” is answered by Reputable (option B). Option A (“Cheerful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Reputable. Option C (“Stingy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Reputable. Remaining alternatives (Indifferent) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Reputable 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. Cheerful
Why not A: “Cheerful” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Reputable. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Notorious'.” is answered by Reputable (option B). Option A (“Cheerful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch
- B. Reputable ✓
- C. Stingy
Why not C: “Stingy” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Reputable. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Notorious'.” is answered by Reputable (option B). Option A (“Cheerful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch
- D. Indifferent
Why not D: “Indifferent” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Reputable. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Notorious'.” is answered by Reputable (option B). Option A (“Cheerful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch
Correct answer
B. Reputable
Explanation
“Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Notorious'.” is answered by Reputable (option B). Option A (“Cheerful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Reputable. Option C (“Stingy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Reputable. Remaining alternatives (Indifferent) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Reputable 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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