Question

From the given options, choose the option that is the most opposite in the meaning to the underlined word.

The world must realize the futility of wars.

• A. Urgency
• B. Value
• C. Usefulness
• D. Importance

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Usefulness

• The word 'futility' refers to pointlessness or uselessness.
• Option A, urgency refers to importance requiring swift action.
• Option B, value refers to the regard that something is held to deserve.
• Option C, usefulness refers to the quality of being useful.
• Option D, importance refers to the state of being great significance or value.
• Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'usefulness' is the opposite of the word 'futility'.