Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

From the options given below, select the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence.

The new cutlery is displayed at a very prominent position on the table.

Options:

adjacent

critical

ordinary

invited

Correct Answer:

ordinary

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word prominent in the sentence "The new cutlery is displayed at a very prominent position on the table" is ordinary.

  • Prominent means noticeable or important.
  • Ordinary means not special or important.

The other words in the options have different meanings to prominent. Adjacent means next to or adjoining. Critical means very important or decisive. Invited means asked to come or be present.