Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the the option that is most opposite in meaning to the following word:

extraneous

  1. needless

  2. decisive

  3. essential

  4. effective

  5. expressive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Extraneous means irrelevant, unnecessary, or not essential. Essential means absolutely necessary or extremely important - the direct opposite. Needless (option A) is a synonym, not antonym. Decisive means resolute, effective means successful, and expressive means conveying meaning.

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