Select the appropriate Antonym of the word HAGGARD
(A) Robust
(B) Emaciated
(C) Gaunt
(D) Lively
(E) Heinous
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) - (A) and (D) only
The word "Haggard" means looking exhausted, worn out, or tired due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep.
To find the antonym, we need words that mean healthy, fresh, or full of life.
(A) Robust → Correct
- "Robust" means strong, healthy, and full of energy, which is the opposite of "haggard."
(D) Lively → Correct
- "Lively" means full of life, energetic, and fresh-looking, which contrasts with the tired and worn-out appearance of "haggard."
(B) Emaciated → Incorrect
- "Emaciated" means extremely thin or weak due to illness or malnutrition, which is similar to "haggard," not its antonym.
(C) Gaunt → Incorrect
- "Gaunt" means thin, bony, and exhausted, which is similar to "haggard."
(E) Heinous → Incorrect
- "Heinous" means wicked or evil, which is unrelated to "haggard."****