Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly. Temperature is a measure of internal energy of an object is frequently expressed by physicist in units of Kelvin
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Understanding the Question: Finding Antonyms
The question asks us to find the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word "expressed" in the given sentence. The sentence talks about how temperature is a measure of internal energy and is frequently expressed by physicists in units of Kelvin.
The word "expressed" means to show, state, or represent something. In the context of the sentence, it means that physicists state or represent temperature in Kelvin units.
Analyzing the Options
Let's look at the provided options and determine their meanings:
- found: discovered or located. This is not the opposite of showing or stating something.
- told: communicated information or a story verbally. This is similar in meaning to expressing (specifically through words), not the opposite.
- distributed: spread out or given out to a number of people or places. This is unrelated to the meaning of showing or stating something.
- concealed: kept secret; hidden. This is the opposite of showing or stating something. If something is "expressed", it is shown or stated; if it is "concealed", it is hidden.
Identifying the Antonym
Based on the analysis, the word that is opposite in meaning to "expressed" is "concealed". While "expressed" involves making something known or visible, "concealed" involves keeping something hidden or secret.
Conclusion
The word opposite in meaning to "expressed" in the context of the sentence is "concealed".
Therefore, the correct option is 4.
Revision Table: Antonyms
| Word | Meaning (in context) | Opposite (Antonym) | Antonym Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expressed | Shown, stated, represented | Concealed | Hidden, kept secret |
Additional Information: Vocabulary Building
Understanding antonyms is a key part of vocabulary building for competitive exams. When learning a new word like "expressed", it's helpful to also learn its synonyms (words with similar meaning) and antonyms (words with opposite meaning). For example:
- Synonyms for Expressed: stated, shown, conveyed, communicated, articulated, voiced, represented.
- Antonyms for Expressed: concealed, hidden, suppressed, withheld, kept secret.
Practicing identifying antonyms helps improve comprehension and usage of words in different contexts.
Important Questions from Synonyms or Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.
He had the audacity to blame him.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.
There is exponential growth in the development of the scientific researches in the recent few decades.
Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The itinerary of the group’s visit to the hills was given to everyone.
Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
All mortal elements are impermanent.
Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The novel depicts the hapless status of certain sections of society.
