Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Choose the best opposite in meaning to ‘‘COMMON’’; weigh frequency/prevalence against rarity.
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ARare
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BSmall
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CPetty
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DPoor
Answer
Correct Answer: Rare
Explanation
Given wordCOMMON (adjective): occurring frequently; widespread; ordinary.
Concept/ApproachThe direct antonym in the sense of prevalence is ‘‘rare’’ (not common, infrequent).
Option-by-option analysisRare: infrequent/scarce—opposite of common. ✅Small: concerns size, not frequency. ❌Petty: trivial/insignificant; not antonymous to common in frequency sense. ❌Poor: economic condition/quality; unrelated. ❌
Example‘‘Meteorite falls are rare; rain showers are common. ’’
Final AnswerRare