Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the option opposite in meaning to ‘‘DEFIANCE’’; contrast open resistance and disobedience with compliant obedience for high-yield practice.
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAnxiety
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BObedience
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CSuspicion
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DDismay
Answer
Correct Answer: Obedience
Explanation
Given data
- Term: defiance — open resistance; bold disobedience.
- Choices: Anxiety, Obedience, Suspicion, Dismay
Concept/ApproachWe need the behavioral opposite: compliance and willingness to follow rules.
Option analysisObedience: compliance with orders or rules; direct antonym. ✅Anxiety/Suspicion/Dismay: emotional states, not opposites of defiance. ❌
VerificationIn disciplinary contexts, defiance of authority vs. obedience to authority forms a standard antonym pair.
Final AnswerObedience