Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Skeptical'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Skeptical'.”
The accepted answer is C. Trusting. “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Skeptical'.” is answered by Trusting (option C). Option A (“Energetic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Trusting. Option B (“Reputable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Trusting. Remaining alternatives (Safe) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Trusting 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. Energetic
Why not A: “Energetic” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Trusting. “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Skeptical'.” is answered by Trusting (option C). Option A (“Energetic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incompl
- B. Reputable
Why not B: “Reputable” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Trusting. “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Skeptical'.” is answered by Trusting (option C). Option A (“Energetic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incompl
- C. Trusting ✓
- D. Safe
Why not D: “Safe” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Trusting. “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Skeptical'.” is answered by Trusting (option C). Option A (“Energetic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incompl
Correct answer
C. Trusting
Explanation
“Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Skeptical'.” is answered by Trusting (option C). Option A (“Energetic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Trusting. Option B (“Reputable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Trusting. Remaining alternatives (Safe) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Trusting 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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