Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the word given below.

Desuetude

  1. State of being active

  2. Disuse

  3. Contemplate

  4. A state of mind

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Desuetude means a state of disuse, discontinuance, or lack of use. 'State of being active' (A) is directly opposite - being in use and functioning. Disuse (B) actually means the same as desuetude, while contemplate (C) and 'a state of mind' (D) are unrelated.

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