Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Benign

Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:

Benign

1. A. Anodyne
2. B. Salubrious
3. C. Pernicious (Correct answer)
4. D. Innocuous

Correct Answer

Option C — Pernicious

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Pernicious.

Key Points

• Benign means kind or harmless.
• Pernicious means causing insidious harm — making it the correct antonym.
• Innocuous and Anodyne are synonyms of benign.