A. happy
B. beautiful
C. funny
D. Rational
Explanation:
The word absurd means illogical, unreasonable, or completely senseless.
In simple words: something that does not make sense.
The opposite of absurd is rational, which means logical, reasonable, and sensible.
So, Rational is the correct antonym of Absurd.
Real-Life Example
- Saying something impossible like “I will jump to the moon” → absurd
- Saying something logical like “I will study to pass the exam” → rational
Illogical = Absurd
Logical = Rational
Main Points for Exams
- Absurd means unreasonable or foolish.
- Rational means logical and sensible.
- Other options are unrelated.
- Therefore, Rational is the correct antonym of Absurd.
- This type of vocabulary question is common in exams like PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL.
Quick Memory Trick
❌ Absurd = No Logic
✔️ Rational = Full Logic
Illogical ↔ Logical
Absurd ↔ Rational ✔️