Question

Which one of the following is nearest to the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals? HOMOLOGOUS

• A. distinct
• B. parallel
• C. same
• D. similar

Hint:

Recognizing Greek prefixes can help crack complex vocabulary.
``Homo-'' always means same, so its opposite must involve terms of difference such as ``distinct'' or ``heterogeneous''.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the given word.
HOMOLOGOUS means having the same or corresponding structure, position, or relationship; it denotes a close correspondence or similarity between things.
Step 2: Eliminate synonyms.
"Parallel", "same", and "similar" all convey correspondence or likeness, so they are synonyms of homologous rather than antonyms.
Step 3: Select the antonym.
"Distinct" means clearly different or not the same, which is the direct opposite of the correspondence implied by homologous.
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