Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
Rohan is a frequent visitor at the town library, so the librarian knows him by name.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Rare
In the given sentence, frequent means happening or doing something often. Its antonym is rare. Example: There are frequent buses from our colony to the railway station.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Habitual | done regularly, as a habit (a synonym of frequent) | Dadaji takes his habitual walk in the park after dinner. |
| (2) Silent | making no sound, or not speaking | The hall fell silent when the principal walked in. |
| (3) Rare (answer) | not happening or seen often (opposite of frequent) | Snowfall is rare in Chennai. |
| (4) Welcome | gladly received or accepted | The evening shower was a welcome change after the hot day. |
| Synonyms of frequent: habitual, regular, repeated, common Antonyms of frequent: rare, occasional, infrequent, uncommon |