Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ (judgment and confidentiality): Choose the best antonym of ‘‘INDISCREET’’, focusing on prudence, tact, and careful disclosure vs. rash talk.
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AReliable
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BHonest
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CPrudent
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DStupid
Answer
Correct Answer: Prudent
Explanation
Given data
- Indiscreet: lacking prudence; revealing things that should remain secret; rash in speech or action.
Concept/ApproachThe opposite quality is prudence—care, tact, and good judgment in what one says or does.
Option analysisPrudent: careful and wise; discreet—the exact antonymal trait. ✔️Reliable/Honest: positive traits but not the opposite of indiscreet. ❌Stupid: intellect-related insult, not antonym of discretion. ❌
Common pitfalls
- Equating honesty with discretion—one can be honest yet indiscreet.
Final AnswerPrudent