Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

AUTONOMY

Options:

Ambivalence

Ambiguous

Subjugation

Altercation

Correct Answer:

Subjugation

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the word autonomy is subjugation.

  • Autonomy means "the state of being self-governing; independence."
  • Subjugation means "the state of being under the control of another power; subjection."

The other words do not have the same meaning as subjugation.

  • Ambivalence means "the state of having mixed feelings about something; uncertainty."
  • Ambiguous means "having more than one possible meaning; unclear."
  • Altercation means "a noisy argument or disagreement."