Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The presence of vagrant children is a common sight in urban cities.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Settled.
Given word: Vagrant
Meaning: A person who has no fixed home and wanders from place to place.
Example: The city streets were filled with vagrant children.
Antonym: Settled
Meaning: Having a permanent home or residence; not moving around.
Example: After years of wandering, he finally lived a settled life.
Meaning of the other options:
Vagabond: A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home. (Synonym)
Gallivanting: Roaming about in search of pleasure or entertainment. (Similar to vagrant behavior)
Nomad: A person who moves from place to place, typically for livelihood. (Synonym)
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.