Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Select the best antonym of ‘‘PRELIMINARY’’; differentiate initial or preparatory stages from their definitive concluding counterpart.

Given data

• Headword: preliminary — prior to the main event; preparatory.
• Options: Final, First, Secondary, Initial

Concept/Approach
The antonym should oppose the idea of a prior, preparatory phase with the ultimate concluding stage.

Option analysis
Final: last, conclusive; direct opposite. ✅First/Initial: synonyms or near-synonyms of preliminary. ❌Secondary: not primary; unrelated to before vs. concluding. ❌

Verification
Sports: preliminary rounds vs. final match demonstrate the antonymy clearly.

Final Answer
Final