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DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)
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Out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
Dormant

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

  • The word 'Dormant' describes a state of being temporarily inactive, asleep, or inoperative.
  • The direct opposite of being temporarily inactive is being 'Active', which means engaging in action, movement, or function.
  • Therefore, 'Active' is the correct antonym for 'Dormant'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: 'Passive' means not participating or reacting. It is a form of inactivity and is therefore a near-synonym of 'Dormant', not its opposite.
  • Option C: 'Asleep' is a direct synonym for 'Dormant', as both refer to a state of rest and temporary inactivity.
  • Option D: 'Dead' implies a permanent cessation of activity and life. 'Dormant' implies a temporary state with the potential to become active again. The distinction between permanent and temporary makes 'Dead' an incorrect opposite.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Antonyms (Vocabulary) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Understanding the difference between dormant (latent) and active states is critical in managing infectious diseases.
  • For example, in latent Tuberculosis (TB), the bacteria are dormant. The patient is asymptomatic and not contagious but requires monitoring or prophylactic treatment to prevent reactivation.
  • In active TB, the bacteria are multiplying, causing symptoms, and the patient is contagious, requiring immediate multi-drug therapy.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, define the given word, 'Dormant'. Think of its core meaning: temporarily inactive or asleep.
  • Next, analyze each option to determine its relationship to 'Dormant'.
  • Evaluate 'Passive'. It means inactive, which is similar to dormant, so it's likely incorrect.
  • Evaluate 'Active'. It means in a state of action, which is the direct opposite of being inactive. This is a strong candidate.
  • Evaluate 'Asleep'. This is a synonym for dormant, so it is incorrect.
  • Evaluate 'Dead'. This means permanently inactive. Since 'dormant' is temporary, 'dead' is not the best opposite. 'Active' is a more precise antonym.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Antonyms (Vocabulary)
  • Stem keywords: Dormant, Opposite in meaning
  • Lead-in keywords: OPPOSITE

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 3896-3898

E6 Nursing Fundamentals Taylor p. 212-214

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