{"id":262452,"date":"2025-07-20T15:40:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T15:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=262452"},"modified":"2025-07-20T15:40:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T15:40:23","slug":"choose-the-antonym-of-the-word-given-below","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/20\/choose-the-antonym-of-the-word-given-below\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose the antonym of the word given below"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<pre id=\"preorder-ask-header-text\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Choose the antonym of the word given below: Rigid A. Merciless B. Generous C. Lenient D. Tolerant<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The correct answer and explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct antonym of the word &#8220;Rigid&#8221; is <strong>C. Lenient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word &#8220;rigid&#8221; refers to something that is inflexible, strict, or unyielding. It suggests an inability to bend or adapt, either physically or in terms of attitude or behavior. For example, a rigid person might be unreasonably strict or unwilling to compromise on certain rules or norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>lenient<\/strong> refers to being flexible, merciful, or permissive. A lenient person is more willing to make exceptions or show understanding in situations where others might be strict or unforgiving. In other words, while &#8220;rigid&#8221; implies a lack of flexibility or understanding, &#8220;lenient&#8221; suggests a greater willingness to allow for variation and exceptions, showing more mercy or understanding in situations where rules could be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the other options are incorrect:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Merciless<\/strong>: Merciless refers to being cruel or showing no pity. It is not directly related to flexibility or rigidity, so it is not an antonym of rigid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. Generous<\/strong>: Generous refers to the willingness to give or share, but it does not specifically deal with flexibility or strictness in the way &#8220;rigid&#8221; does.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Tolerant<\/strong>: While &#8220;tolerant&#8221; means showing acceptance or open-mindedness, it is still not the best antonym of &#8220;rigid&#8221; when compared to &#8220;lenient.&#8221; &#8220;Tolerant&#8221; involves accepting different views or actions, while &#8220;lenient&#8221; specifically involves being less strict or more forgiving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, <strong>lenient<\/strong> best contrasts with &#8220;rigid&#8221; because it conveys flexibility and a softer approach to rules or behavior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choose the antonym of the word given below: Rigid A. Merciless B. Generous C. Lenient D. Tolerant The correct answer and explanation is: The correct antonym of the word &#8220;Rigid&#8221; is C. Lenient. Explanation: The word &#8220;rigid&#8221; refers to something that is inflexible, strict, or unyielding. 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