Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Affluent

Options:

Poor

Ordinary

Infamous

Backward

Correct Answer:

Poor

Explanation:
  • Affluent means having a lot of money or possessions. The opposite of affluent is poor, which means having very little money or possessions.
  • Ordinary means average or common. The opposite of ordinary is unusual, which means not common or average.
  • Infamous means well-known for something bad or discreditable. The opposite of infamous is famous, which means well-known for something good or admirable.
  • Backward means not progressing or developing. The opposite of backward is progressive, which means developing or changing in a positive way.