Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Generous
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Miserly.
Antonym Concept: An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
Meaning of “Generous”:
Willing to give more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
Synonyms: charitable, big-hearted, liberal.
Meaning of “Miserly”:
Extremely unwilling to spend money; stingy or mean. It is the opposite of generous.
Option Analysis:
Charitable – Similar in meaning to generous.
Miserly – Opposite in meaning to generous.
Honest – Unrelated meaning (truthful).
Big-hearted – Similar in meaning to generous.
Final Answer in a Sentence:
The antonym of generous is miserly.
Conclusion:
Miserly is the most appropriate antonym of generous.