Select the words that are opposite in meaning to the word TRIVIAL.
(A) Petty
(B) Significant
(C) Curious
(D) Negligible
(E) Crucial
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (E) only
Trivial means small and not important. Example: The two friends stopped talking over a trivial matter.
(A) Petty — Incorrect. Petty means small and not worth worrying about. It is a synonym of trivial. Example: Do not fight with your brother over petty things.
(B) Significant — Correct. Significant means important and worth noticing. It is an antonym of trivial. Example: The new metro line has made a significant change to life in our city.
(C) Curious — Incorrect. Curious means wanting to know or learn about something. Example: The curious children gathered around the snake charmer.
(D) Negligible — Incorrect. Negligible means so small that it is not worth thinking about. It is a synonym of trivial. Example: The damage to the car was negligible.
(E) Crucial — Correct. Crucial means extremely important. It is an antonym of trivial. Example: The last over was crucial for the match.