Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence:
The new hostel warden is quite amenable. When we asked for a later dinner time during exams, she changed it the very next day.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Stubborn
In the given sentence, amenable means willing to accept suggestions or do what others want. Its antonym is stubborn. Example: Papa is amenable to a short trip to Shimla if our exams go well.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Agreeable | willing to agree to something (a synonym of amenable) | The landlord was agreeable to a small delay in the rent this month. |
| (2) Stubborn (answer) | refusing to change one’s mind (opposite of amenable) | The stubborn child refused to wear a sweater even in December. |
| (3) Cautious | careful to avoid danger or mistakes | Dadi is cautious about opening the door to strangers. |
| (4) Indifferent | not interested or not caring | Ravi seemed indifferent to the result of the class election. |
| Synonyms of amenable: agreeable, willing, cooperative Antonyms of amenable: stubborn, obstinate, unwilling, uncooperative |