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
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AIrreligious
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BUnethical
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CIrreverent
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DUnholy
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