Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: CAPACIOUS 

• A. Caring
• B. Limited
• C. Foolish
• D. Changeable
• E.

Hint:

When dealing with opposites, think of words that refer to the absence or restriction of size or capacity. "Limited" is the opposite of "capacious."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

"Capacious" refers to something that is spacious or able to hold a large amount. The opposite of "capacious" is "limited," meaning restricted in size or capacity. Thus, the correct answer is (B) Limited. 

Answer 2

Tracing "capacious" to the Latin root "capax," meaning able to hold a great deal, and then searching for the option describing restricted holding capacity, rather than just a vague sense of size, gives the precise opposite.

1. Option A (Caring): "Caring" describes concern for others, an emotional quality unrelated to physical or spatial capacity, so it does not oppose "capacious."
2. Option B (Limited): "Limited" describes something restricted in extent or capacity, the direct reverse of being able to hold a large amount, matching the opposite of "capacious" exactly.
3. Option C (Foolish): "Foolish" concerns judgment or sense, a completely different quality from spatial capacity.
4. Option D (Changeable): "Changeable" describes a tendency to vary, not a measure of size or capacity, so it does not address the same quality as "capacious."
5. Option E: No text is provided for this option.

Since "capacious" describes a large holding capacity, its true opposite must describe a restricted one, which is exactly what "limited" conveys.

Hence, the correct answer is (B) Limited.