Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ANCIENT

Modern  

The most appropriate antonym of the given word ancient is modern.

• Ancient means belonging to the very distant past.
• Modern means belonging to the present or recent times.
• Hasten means to move or act quickly.
• Linger means to stay or delay in a place or situation for a longer time than is necessary or usual.
• Lenient means showing mercy or forgiveness.