Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning to the word:

disaster

Options:

Misfortune

Ambivalent

Prosperity

Communication

Correct Answer:

Prosperity

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to disaster is prosperity.

  • Disaster means a sudden and calamitous event, especially one causing great damage or loss of life.
  • Prosperity means a state of success and good fortune.

The other options are not opposite in meaning to disaster.

  • Misfortune means bad luck or misfortune.
  • Ambivalent means having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something.
  • Communication means the act of exchanging information or ideas, especially by speech, writing, or signs.