Direction : Each question consists of a word printed in capital letters, followed by four words or pharases. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCESSANT
Explanation
The Correct Option is (c) Sporadic.
Vocabulary Breakdown
To identify the opposite, we first define the core meaning of the word:
Logical Analysis
We are looking for the word that describes something happening with frequent breaks or occurring only at irregular intervals.
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Perpetual: Means occurring repeatedly or so frequent as to seem endless. This is a Synonym of Incessant.
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Persistent: Means continuing firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty. While often positive, it implies a continuous nature, making it a Synonym or near-synonym.
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Sporadic: This means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated. This is the direct Antonym of Incessant.
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Unrelenting: Means not yielding in strength, severity, or determination. This also implies a continuous, non-stop nature, making it a Synonym.
Conclusion
The relationship of opposites can be visualized as a timeline of events:
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Incessant: A solid, unbroken line of activity.
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Sporadic: A broken line with large, irregular gaps between activities.
INCESSANT≈Continuous / Unbroken
Antonym of INCESSANT≈Intermittent / Broken
Therefore:
