Question

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word.
An artisan well is dug upto an impervious layer of rocks.

• A. hidden
• B. penetrable
• C. hard
• D. dry

Answer 1

The correct option is B penetrable

The correct answer is Option B.

IMPERVIOUS means something that does not allow water or fluid to pass through.

PENETRABLE means something that allows water and fluid to pass through.

Thus PENETRABLE is the antonym of IMPERVIOUS.

The remaining options are incorrect because;

HIDDEN means something that cannot be seen.

HARD means solid and firm.

DRY means lacking water and moisture.