Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PARSIMONIOUS

Options:

Agitated 

Generous

Explain 

Depressed 

Correct Answer:

Generous

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the word PARSIMONIOUS is GENEROUS.

  • Parsimonious means "very unwilling to spend money or to give things away."
  • Generous means "willing to give or do things for others without expecting anything in return."

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

  • Agitated means "in a state of nervous excitement or disturbance."
  • Explain means "to make something clear or understandable."
  • Depressed means "feeling sad, unhappy, or downcast."