Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PERSPICACIOUS

Options:

Hinder

Inattentive 

Rattle 

Clangor 

Correct Answer:

Inattentive 

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the word PERSPICACIOUS is INATTENTIVE.

  • Perceptive means "having or showing keen mental vision or discernment."
  • Inattentive means "not paying attention; not mindful."

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

  • Hinder means "to delay or prevent someone or something from doing something."
  • Rattle means "to make a series of short, sharp, rattling sounds."
  • Clangor means "a loud, harsh, metallic sound."