Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ (traits and flexibility at work): Choose the best antonym of ‘‘ADAPTABLE’’, distinguishing flexibility from inflexibility; beware of the ‘‘adoptable vs. adaptable’’ confusion.
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAdoptable
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BFlexible
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CYielding
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DRigid
Answer
Correct Answer: Rigid
Explanation
Given data
- Adaptable: able to adjust to new conditions; flexible.
Concept/ApproachThe antonym should denote inflexibility or inability to adjust.
Option analysisRigid: inflexible; not easily changed—direct opposite. ✔️Adoptable: capable of being adopted—spelling/meaning trap, not opposite. ❌Flexible/Yielding: near-synonyms of adaptable. ❌
Common pitfalls
- Confusing adaptable (adjust) with adoptable (fit to be adopted).
Final AnswerRigid