Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
Vital

• A. Crucial
• B. Integral
• C. Unimportant
• D. Necessary

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Unimportant

'Vital' is an adjective which means 'necessary, essential or indispensable'. Option C - 'Unimportant' is an adjective which means insignificant, non-essential or irrelevant', which is the opposite of the given word 'Unimportant'.

Option A - 'Crucial' is an adjective which means 'essential, vital or necessary', Option B - 'Integral' is an adjective which means 'essential, necessary or intrinsic', Option D - 'Necessary' is an adjective which means 'important, essential or compulsory'.

Therefore, as per the meanings, Option A, B and D convey similar meanings as of the given word 'Vital' and Option C conveys the opposite meaning of the same. Thus, the appropriate antonym of 'Vital' isC - Unimportant.