Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Bald
Explanation:
Given word
HIRSUTE (adjective): hairy; covered with hair.
Concept/Approach
The opposite must indicate lack of hair: ‘‘bald’’ is exact.
Option-by-option analysis
Bald: lacking hair—direct antonym. ✅Scaly: refers to scales; unrelated. ❌Erudite: learned; unrelated. ❌Quiet: refers to noise level; unrelated. ❌
Example
‘‘A hirsute man vs. a bald man.’’
Final Answer
Bald
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