Multiple choice Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. Inessential Cheerful Functional Fundamental Fruitful Furtive Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Inessential means not essential or unnecessary. Its opposite is fundamental, which means essential, basic, or serving as a foundation. 'Fundamental' directly contrasts with 'inessential' in terms of importance and necessity.