Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Hazard

Options:

Chance

Peril

Safety

Problem

Correct Answer:

Safety

Explanation:

The best antonym for hazard is safety.

  • Hazard means a danger or risk.
  • Safety means the state of being safe from or not exposed to danger or risk.

The other options are not opposites of hazard.

  • Chance means the possibility of something happening or not happening.
  • Peril means danger or risk of harm.
  • Problem means a situation that is difficult or troublesome to deal with.