Correct Answer:
A. Active
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Understanding antonyms helps in expanding vocabulary and comprehending nuances in language.
- The correct answer is A: Active. The word "dormant" means inactive, in a state of temporary inactivity, or not currently growing or developing. For example, a dormant volcano is not erupting, and dormant seeds are not germinating. Therefore, the direct opposite of being inactive or suspended is being Active, meaning engaged in action, moving, or functioning.
- B: Transient means lasting only for a short time; impermanent. This is not the opposite of dormant, as something dormant can be either transient or prolonged.
- C: Permanent means lasting or intended to last indefinitely. This describes duration, not the state of activity, and is not the antonym of dormant.
- D: all is incorrect because only "Active" serves as the direct antonym for "dormant."