Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Perilous
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The most appropriate antonym of the word perilous is safe.
- Perilous means "full of danger or risk."
- Safe means "not exposed to danger or risk."
The other words have different meanings to perilous, so they are not good antonyms.
- Verbose means "wordy and long-winded."
- Unstable means "not firm or steady."
- Cruel means "disposed to inflict pain or suffering."