Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Devious

Options:

Outspoken

Circuitous

Clandestine

Serpentine

Correct Answer:

Outspoken

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to the word "devious" is outspoken.

  • Devious means "tending to deceive or mislead by subtlety or cunning."
  • Outspoken means "speaking frankly and openly, especially about one's opinions."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "devious."

  • Circuitous means "roundabout or indirect."
  • Clandestine means "kept secret or hidden, especially for illegal or harmful purposes."
  • Serpentine means "having a sinuous or winding course."