Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Determine the word most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘GREGARIOUS’’; contrast sociability with avoidance of company.

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