Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the best antonym of ‘‘ADHERENT’’; contrast a supporter, follower, or advocate with an opposing side such as an enemy or opponent, framed for SEO-rich test practice.

Given data

• Term: adherent = supporter, follower of a cause or leader.
• Options: Detractor, Enemy, Alien, Rival

Concept/Approach
The opposite of a supporter is one who stands in opposition, often actively hostile.

Option analysis
Enemy: an avowed opponent; directly opposite to a supporter. ✅Detractor: critic; close but not necessarily a direct adversary in all contexts. ❌Rival: competitor; may not always be opposed to a cause. ❌Alien: foreign; not semantically opposite to supporter. ❌

Common pitfalls
Choosing detractor because it sounds opposite; critic is narrower than enemy and may still belong to the same group, whereas enemy clearly stands against.

Final Answer
Enemy