Question

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word.
Rohit is a very courageous boy.

• A. frightened
• B. naughty
• C. cowardly
• D. happy

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

cowardly

Courageous means not deterred by danger or pain; brave. The opposite of courageous is cowardly, or not brave and is too eager to avoid danger. Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, frightened means afraid or anxious, naughty means (especially of a child) badly behaved, happy means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. These options do not express this antonym, hence incorrect.