Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Pernicious

Beneficial

The correct answer is option 4. Beneficial

The most appropriate antonym of the word pernicious is beneficial.

• Pernicious means "extremely harmful or destructive."
• Malcontent means "dissatisfied or discontented."
• Nefarious means "wicked, villainous, or depraved."
• Beneficial means "conducive to or promoting good; useful."