Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ (terms of sacredness and respect): From the choices, pick the antonym of ‘‘SACROSANCT’’, contrasting the sacred/inviolable with the profane/ordinary.

Verbal Ability Antonyms Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Irreligious
  • B
    Unethical
  • C
    Irreverent
  • D
    Unholy

Answer

Correct Answer: Unholy

Explanation

Given data

  • Sacrosanct: regarded as too important or sacred to be interfered with; inviolable.

Concept/ApproachSeek a word that directly negates sacredness—‘‘unholy’’ fits best.

Option analysisUnholy: profane; not sacred—closest opposite. ✔️Irreligious: lacking religion personally; not necessarily the opposite of sacred as a property. ❌Unethical: morally wrong; different dimension (ethics vs. sanctity). ❌Irreverent: lacking due respect; could still apply to sacred things, but not the strict antonym. ❌

ExampleA sacrosanct rule is inviolable; an unholy act is profane.

Final AnswerUnholy

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