Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence:
The principal said the plan to build a rainwater tank on the school roof was feasible, and work could begin in May.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Impracticable
In the given sentence, feasible means possible and likely to work. Its antonym is impracticable. Example: A trip to Goa in two days is not feasible by bus.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Viable | able to work well or succeed (a synonym of feasible) | Solar lamps are a viable choice for villages with poor power supply. |
| (2) Urgent | needing to be done at once | The doctor got an urgent call from the hospital at midnight. |
| (3) Impracticable (answer) | not possible to carry out in practice (opposite of feasible) | Holding the exam outdoors in the rain was impracticable. |
| (4) Popular | liked by many people | Pani puri is the most popular snack at our school fair. |
| Synonyms of feasible: viable, possible, practicable, workable Antonyms of feasible: impracticable, unworkable, impossible, unrealistic |