Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
The derelict mill by the river has stood empty for thirty years.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Well-kept
In the given sentence, derelict means left empty and falling to pieces because nobody looks after it. Its antonym is well-kept. Example: Weeds grew all over the derelict railway station.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Abandoned | left alone and not used any more (a synonym of derelict) | The kittens were found in an abandoned car. |
| (2) Ancient | very old (an old building can be derelict or well looked after, so ancient is not the opposite) | We visited an ancient temple in Hampi. |
| (3) Crowded | full of people (the opposite of empty, but derelict is about a building falling apart) | The crowded bus left the stop late. |
| (4) Well-kept (answer) | looked after well and in good condition (opposite of derelict) | Mrs Nair’s garden is always well-kept, with neat rows of flowers. |
| Synonyms of derelict: abandoned, deserted, ruined, run-down Antonyms of derelict: well-kept, well-maintained, cared-for |