Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word in the given sentence:
He has a penchant for writing satirical poems.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → an aversion
Penchant means a strong liking for something or a habit of enjoying it. He enjoys writing satirical poems. Its antonym is an aversion.
Example: She has a penchant for spicy food.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) longing | a strong wish for something, often something one does not have (it is close to a liking, not its opposite) | The soldier felt a deep longing for home. |
| (2) bias | an unfair leaning for or against someone (it is not the opposite of a liking) | A judge must decide without bias. |
| (3) an aversion (answer) | a strong dislike (a strong liking and a strong dislike are opposites) | He has an aversion to crowded places. |
| (4) yearning | an intense longing (like longing, it is close to penchant in sense) | She had a yearning to see the sea. |
| Synonyms of penchant: liking, fondness, inclination, predilection Antonyms of penchant: aversion, dislike, distaste, antipathy Also asked in CUET (UG): penchant – 05-06-2023 Slot 3, 31-05-2023 Slot 3 aversion – 21-05-2026 Slot 1, 15-05-2026 Slot 1, 10-08-2022 Slot 1 |