Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word:
The dinner set she presented to me was durable enough.

• A. worn out
• B. fragile
• C. light
• D. resistant

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

fragile

Option B: 'Durable' means 'able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage'.

'Fragile' means 'easily broken or damaged'.

As you can see, 'fragile' means the opposite of 'durable'.

Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Worn out' means 'damaged or shabby'. It does not express an inability like 'durable' does.

Option C: 'Light' means 'of little weight, not heavy'.

Option D: 'Resistant' means 'not harmed or affected by something'.

These words do not mean the opposite of the italicized word 'durable'.

Hence options A, C and D are wrong.