Question : Select the word from the options which is exactly opposite in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.
Hermione was pointing to the (nearest) window.
Option 1: adjacent
Option 2: convenient
Option 3: abutting
Option 4: remote
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Correct Answer: remote
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The term nearest implies proximity or closeness, indicating the window is nearby. On the other hand, remote suggests a significant distance or being far away.
The meanings of the other options are:
Therefore, in the context of the sentence, remote serves as the antonym for nearest, as it conveys the idea of distance rather than proximity.
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