Identify the correct antonym for the given word.
Envious
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Generous.
Given word: Envious
Meaning: Feeling discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
Example: She felt envious of her friend’s promotion and success.
Antonym: Generous
Meaning: Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected; being kind and unselfish.
Example: Despite winning the award, he was generous in praising his competitors.
Meaning of the other options:
Suspicious: Inclined to suspect or distrust
Malicious: Having the desire to harm someone
Untrustworthy: Not able to be relied on as honest or truthful
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.