Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence:
Amma wrapped the soaked moong in a moist cotton cloth so that it would sprout by morning.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Dry
In the given sentence, moist means slightly wet. Its antonym is dry. Example: Wipe the blackboard with a moist sponge, not a wet one.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Damp | a little wet (a synonym of moist) | The towel was still damp the next morning. |
| (2) Dry (answer) | with no water or wetness in it (opposite of moist) | Bring the clothes in once they are dry. |
| (3) Thick | not thin, with a large distance between its two sides | Nani gave me a thick blanket for the trip to Manali. |
| (4) Clean | free from dirt | Keep your clean uniform ready for the Republic Day parade. |
| Synonyms of moist: damp, humid, dewy Antonyms of moist: dry, parched, arid |