NIMCET 2012 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2012Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word ’Extrinsic’.
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Reputable
- B.
Inherent
(Correct Answer) - C.
Ambitious
- D.
Cursory
Inherent
Explanation
The correct answer is (b) Inherent.
Explanation:
The word 'Extrinsic' refers to something that comes from the outside or is not an essential part of something. For example, extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards like money or grades.
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. In this case, we need a word that describes something coming from within or being an essential part of the nature of a thing.
We can represent the relationship as:
Explanation
The correct answer is (b) Inherent.
Explanation:
The word 'Extrinsic' refers to something that comes from the outside or is not an essential part of something. For example, extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards like money or grades.
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. In this case, we need a word that describes something coming from within or being an essential part of the nature of a thing.
We can represent the relationship as: