Antonyms — Choose the best opposite of ‘‘URBANE’’ (style and manners; exam-grade vocabulary discrimination).
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AIlliterate
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BBackward
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CDiscourteous
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DOrthodox
Answer
Correct Answer: Discourteous
Explanation
Given data
- Word: URBANE = suave, polished, courteous in manner
- Options: Illiterate; Backward; Discourteous; Orthodox
Concept/ApproachThe antonym of urbane (civil, refined) is 'discourteous' = rude; lacking courtesy.
Why the others are weakerIlliterate: inability to read/write; not the opposite of courteous sophistication.Backward: less developed/old-fashioned; not a manners antonym.Orthodox: traditional; does not contrast with urbane's politeness.
UsageAn urbane host ↔ a discourteous host.
Final AnswerDiscourteous