Question

    Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in

    meaning of the bold word in the sentence. Despite the team's efforts, their progress remained stagnant .
    A Still Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Dormant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Immobile Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Dynamic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "stagnant" means showing no activity, movement, or progress. Its opposite is "dynamic," which means full of energy, activity, or progress.
    The other options are incorrect as:
    (1) Still, (2) Dormant, (3) Immobile are synonyms or closely related in meaning to "stagnant."

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