Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Determine the best antonym of ‘‘FLIMSY’’ by contrasting weakness, fragility, and poor construction with strength, solidity, and soundness.
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AFrail
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BFilthy
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CFirm
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DFlippant
Answer
Correct Answer: Firm
Explanation
Given data
- Word: flimsy
- Choices: Frail, Filthy, Firm, Flippant
Concept/Approach‘‘Flimsy’’ means weak, thin, or poorly made. The opposite describes sturdy and well-constructed quality.
Option-by-option analysisFrail: near-synonym of flimsy. ❌Filthy: about dirtiness, not strength. ❌Firm: solid, strong, stable—direct antonym. ✅Flippant: about tone/attitude, not material strength. ❌
ExampleA flimsy chair collapses; a firm chair supports weight.
Common pitfallsConfusing negativity of ‘‘filthy’’ with structural weakness.
Final AnswerFirm