Select the word that is the opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
Ever since he took a desk job in Gurugram, my uncle has led a sedentary life and rarely walks even to the corner shop.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Active
In the given sentence, sedentary means spending a lot of time sitting and doing little physical work. Its antonym is active. Example: Doctors say a sedentary job can lead to back pain.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Active (answer) | moving about a lot and doing things (opposite of sedentary) | Nani stays active by working in her kitchen garden every morning. |
| (2) Idle | not working or not doing anything (a synonym of sedentary) | During the summer break, Rohan spent many idle hours on the sofa. |
| (3) Monotonous | dull because it never changes | The long drive through the flat fields was monotonous. |
| (4) Stressful | causing worry and tension | The week before the board results was stressful for the whole family. |
| Synonyms of sedentary: inactive, desk-bound, idle Antonyms of sedentary: active, energetic, mobile |