Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

EXTINCT

1. unknown
2. careless
3. outside
4. living

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : living

The correct answer is living.

• Let's look at the meanings of the given word and marked option:
  • extinct- (of a species, family, or other groups of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence
  • living- remain alive
• ​​Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
  • unknown- not known or familiar
  • careless- not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoid harm or errors
  • outside- the external side or surface of something
• ​Hence from the given meanings, we find that extinct and living are antonyms.