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Attending the weekly morning assembly at the school was COMPULSORY for all registered students. Which word is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the capitalized word as used in the sentence above?

  1. A
    mandatory
  2. optionalAnswer
  3. C
    essential
  4. D
    preliminary

Answer

The word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'COMPULSORY' is 'optional'.
In the given sentence, 'compulsory' means required by rule or law. The word 'optional' means left to choice or discretionary, making it the exact antonym of compulsory.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the target word in its context
In the sentence, 'COMPULSORY' indicates an obligation or rule that everyone must follow.
Understanding the contextual meaning of the target word is necessary before seeking its opposite.
2
Identify the opposite concept
The logical antonym of an obligatory requirement is something that can be chosen freely.
Antonyms express contrasting or opposing semantic qualities.
3
Evaluate the option choices to find the true antonym
'Optional' means left to choice or not required, which directly opposes 'compulsory'.
Selecting 'optional' satisfies the prompt requirement for a word opposite in meaning.

Key Concept

Identifying contextual antonyms in English vocabulary
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