Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Determine the word most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘GREGARIOUS’’; contrast sociability with avoidance of company.
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAntisocial
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BGlorious
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CHorrendous
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DSimilar
Answer
Correct Answer: Antisocial
Explanation
Given wordGREGARIOUS (adjective): sociable; fond of company; living in flocks/herds (biology).
Concept/ApproachThe antonym should express dislike of company or avoidance of social interaction: ‘‘antisocial’’ fits.
Option-by-option analysisAntisocial: hostile to or avoiding social interaction—direct opposite. ✅Glorious/Horrendous: evaluative adjectives, unrelated to sociability. ❌Similar: concerns likeness; not antonymous to gregarious. ❌
Example‘‘Unlike his gregarious sister, he is rather antisocial.’’
Final AnswerAntisocial