Question

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word.
Reveal
a. Disclose
b. Conceal
c. Tell
d. Show

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are opposite words. In this case, we must find a word whose meaning is completely different than that of ‘reveal’.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 As we have seen before, antonyms are also known as opposite words. Anything that is opposite differs in its meaning completely from the given word. If the word is loud, its opposite would be a word that implies little to no noise i.e., quiet. Similarly, if the word is despair, its opposite would be a word that means a feeling of expectation and desire i.e. hope.
In the given question, the word is ‘reveal’. Reveal is a verb that is derived from the Latin word ‘revelare’. Reveal means to make information known to others. Now, that we know what this word means, we must find a word whose meaning is the opposite of ‘reveal’. Logically, this means that we have to find a word whose meaning is to hide some fact or information. Out of all the given options, the word conceal, which means to not allow to be seen, is the correct match of this opposite meaning. Hence, option ‘b’ is the correct answer.

Note: Let us consider the problematic areas of this question. It is important that the student reads the question carefully and understands the direction given. If a student mistakes a synonym for an antonym, he / she may choose one of the other options as the correct answer. Therefore, understanding the direction given in the question is very important.