Antonyms — Mark the option that is the closest opposite in meaning to ‘‘FAINT-HEARTED’’ (temperament: timid vs. brave).
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AWarm-hearted
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BFull-blooded
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CHot-blooded
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DStout-hearted
Answer
Correct Answer: Stout-hearted
Explanation
Given data
- Compound adjective: FAINT-HEARTED = timid; lacking courage
- Options: Warm-hearted; Full-blooded; Hot-blooded; Stout-hearted
Concept/ApproachThe antonym must denote courage. ‘‘Stout-hearted’’ means brave and resolute, which directly opposes faint-heartedness.
Why distractors failWarm-hearted: kind; not about courage.Full-blooded/Hot-blooded: vigorous or passionate; still not the precise counter to ‘‘timid’’.
Final AnswerStout-hearted