Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
The decrepit old bus to our village rattled so much that the passengers feared its doors would fall off.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Sturdy
In the given sentence, decrepit means old and in very bad condition. Its antonym is sturdy. Example: The decrepit cinema hall in our town was finally pulled down.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Dilapidated | old and falling to pieces because no one has looked after it (a synonym of decrepit) | The family lives in a dilapidated house with a leaking roof. |
| (2) Crowded | full of people | The metro is always crowded at nine in the morning. |
| (3) Punctual | arriving or doing something at the right time | Our punctual maths teacher walks into class at eight sharp every day. |
| (4) Sturdy (answer) | strong and firmly built (opposite of decrepit) | Carpenter Kaka made a sturdy wooden bench that has lasted ten years. |
| Synonyms of decrepit: dilapidated, run-down, worn out, broken-down Antonyms of decrepit: sturdy, strong, sound, well-kept |