Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Irascible

Options:

Affordable

Irritable

Refutable

Amiable

Correct Answer:

Amiable

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Amiable

The word irascible means having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. Its opposite is amiable, which means friendly and pleasant in temperament.

  • Affordable: Able to be afforded; not too expensive. (Unrelated)

  • Irritable: Having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry. (Synonym)

  • Refutable: Able to be proved wrong. (Unrelated)

  • Amiable: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. (Opposite of easily angered)