Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Whimsical
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Practical.
Given word: Whimsical
Meaning: Acting or behaving in a fanciful, unpredictable, or impulsive way; often guided by sudden desires rather than logic.
Example: Her whimsical ideas made the meeting both fun and unpredictable.
Antonym – Practical
Meaning: Dealing with situations sensibly and realistically based on what is possible rather than on imagination or emotion.
Example: He took a practical approach to solving the company’s financial problems.
Meaning of the other words:
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Confident: having strong belief in oneself; not related in meaning.
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Illogical: not reasonable or lacking sense; closer in meaning to whimsical, not opposite.
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Fickle: changing frequently, especially in opinions or feelings; somewhat similar to whimsical.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.