Each of ten following words in capital letters is followed by four likely antonyms. One of them is not the correct antonym. Pick that up.
Solution
Option D is the correct answer.
The word “latent” means existing but not yet developed or manifest, hidden or concealed. Therefore, the words that are opposite in meaning to “latent” would be:
a) Apparent: Clearly visible or understood; obvious. b) Exposed: Make (something) visible by uncovering it. c) Manifest: Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
The word that does not fit in this context is:
d) Officious: Assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters.
Therefore, “officious” is the most appropriate choice here as it is not the correct antonym of “latent”. It does not convey the meaning of something being visible or revealed.
