Verbal Ability - Antonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Antonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 7)
Directions to Solve
Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.
7.
Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its citizens.
Discussion:
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Samuel said:
1 decade ago
But exodus is an exit, but a mass exit for that matter, don't you think invasion would be a better antonym.
Sahjeet said:
1 decade ago
No, exodus is an exit therefore entry would be the antonym. Invasion cannot be the opposite in this case as the 'exodus' simply means exit.
Anusiya said:
1 decade ago
What is immigration mean?
Jay said:
1 decade ago
Immigration means going from one place to another.
Madhuri said:
1 decade ago
Migration means going from one place to another. Immigration is the antonym of Exodus.
Eric said:
1 decade ago
This question is flawed. It is easy to be "wrong" by the test and yet be correct in actuality.
Here's one example:
Definition of Exodus: A mass departure of people, especially emigrants.
So, you could say that an Exodus = A mass emigration.
Opposite of Emigrant = Immigrant.
So, you could say that the opposite of an Exodus is a mass IMMIGRATION.
Here's one example:
Definition of Exodus: A mass departure of people, especially emigrants.
So, you could say that an Exodus = A mass emigration.
Opposite of Emigrant = Immigrant.
So, you could say that the opposite of an Exodus is a mass IMMIGRATION.
Reaper said:
1 decade ago
I agree. It should be immigration.
Hing said:
9 years ago
Exactly! Exodus involves emigrants, so immigration involves immigrants.
Manoj Kumar.P said:
9 years ago
Exodus means movement of citizens out of a country or region due a reason such as war, famine etc.
Hence the correct antonym will be Immigration as it means the "influx of foreign citizens into a country or region for various reasons".
Hence the correct antonym will be Immigration as it means the "influx of foreign citizens into a country or region for various reasons".
Saurav said:
9 years ago
I don't think, entry is a better option here. Because exodus means many people leave a place same time. Immigration means to come to leave to a country.
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