He flashed one of his contagious smiles ........

English Language (Defence) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Directions: Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words.Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

He flashed one of his contagious smiles.

Harmless

Pestiferous

Contiguous

Cannibal

Explanation:

- The sentence features the word "contagious." This usually means likely to spread and cause others to feel the same or a disease that can be transmitted.

- Option 1: Harmless - This means not likely to be harmful or not spreading.

- Option 2: Pestiferous - This means causing annoyance or likely to spread disease, so similar in meaning to contagious.

- Option 3: Contiguous - This means sharing a common border or touching, which doesn't relate to spreading like "contagious."

- Option 4: Cannibal - This refers to a person or animal that eats its own kind, unrelated to the concept of spreading or non-spreading.

- Option 1: Harmless is the opposite of "contagious" because while contagious suggests spreading, harmless suggests not harmful or spreading.