Select the antonym of the word “commodious”:

A. Expensive
B. Numerous
C. Leisurely
D. Cramped
Correct Answer: D. Cramped

Correct answer: Cramped. Commodious means roomy and spacious, so “cramped” is the opposite.

Background: The word comes from the Latin commodus, “convenient”.

  • Expensive: “Expensive” means costly.
  • Numerous: “Numerous” means many.
  • Leisurely: “Leisurely” means unhurried.

Did you know? A commodious house has plenty of room.

Memory trick: Commodious = roomy; opposite = cramped.

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