Antonyms — Identify the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘ALIEN’’ (foreign/strange vs. native/indigenous).
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ANative
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BDomiciled
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CNatural
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DResident
Answer
Correct Answer: Native
Explanation
Given data
- Adjective/Noun: ALIEN = foreign; belonging to another place
- Options: Native; Domiciled; Natural; Resident
Concept/ApproachThe true antonym of ‘‘alien’’ (foreign) is ‘‘native’’ (belonging to or originating in a place).
Step-by-step reasoningAlien (foreign) ↔ Native (indigenous/locally born).‘‘Domiciled’’ or ‘‘Resident’’ indicate place of residence, not origin; ‘‘Natural’’ is unrelated here.
Verification/AlternativeLegal and common usage: ‘‘alien vs. native citizen’’ in nationality contexts.
Common pitfallsConfusing residence (domicile) with origin (native).
Final AnswerNative