Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Select the option most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘EQUANIMITY’’; distinguish calm composure and mental balance from agitation and heightened excitement.

Given data

• Term: equanimity = calmness, composure, evenness of temper.
• Options: Resentment, Dubiousness, Duplicity, Excitement

Concept/Approach
Antonym must negate serene composure with a state of agitation or heightened arousal.

Option-by-option analysis
Resentment: long-held anger; not the direct opposite of calm composure. ❌Dubiousness: doubtfulness; not necessarily agitated. ❌Duplicity: deceit; unrelated to calm vs. agitated. ❌Excitement: aroused, agitated state—clean opposite of equanimity. ✅

Example
She maintained equanimity under pressure; the crowd responded with excitement.

Common pitfalls
Choosing a negative moral trait (‘‘duplicity’’) rather than the true antonymic emotional state.

Final Answer
Excitement