Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the antonym of the given word:

Mutinous

Options:

insurgent

recalcitrant

submissive

observant

Correct Answer:

submissive

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → submissive

 

  • Mutinous:

    • Meaning: Rebellious, refusing to obey authority, or engaged in revolt.
    • To find the antonym, we need a word that conveys obedience or compliance.
  • Insurgent:

    • Meaning: A rebel or someone involved in an uprising.
    • Why not correct: It is a synonym of "mutinous," not an antonym.
  • Recalcitrant:

    • Meaning: Stubbornly resisting authority or control.
    • Why not correct: This is also similar in meaning to "mutinous."
  • Submissive:

    • Meaning: Willing to obey or yield to authority without resistance.
    • Why correct: This is the direct opposite of "mutinous," making it the correct antonym.
  • Observant:

    • Meaning: Quick to notice or attentive.
    • Why not correct: This does not relate to rebellion or obedience, so it’s irrelevant in this context.