English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to the given word: Deleterious
Options
- ADetrimental
- BNostalgic
- CPragmatic
- DAdvantageous
Correct answer
D. Advantageous
Step-by-step solution
Deleterious (adj) : Something that has a deleterious effect on something has a harmful effect on it. Ex. Petty crime is having a deleterious effect on community life. Detrimental (adj) : Something that is detrimental to something else has a harmful or damaging effect on it. Ex. ...foods suspected of being detrimental to health. Nostalgic (adj) : Nostalgic things cause you to think affectionately about the past. Ex. Although we still depict nostalgic snow scenes on Christmas cards, winters are now very much warmer.