Select the appropriate antonym for the highlighted word.
Megan, my precious darling, where is the kettle?

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is "Detested".
Given word: Precious
· Meaning (English): Greatly loved or valued.
· Meaning (Hindi): बहुमूल्य, प्रिय
· Example: This necklace is precious to me.
Correct answer word: Detested
· Meaning (English): Hated intensely.
· Meaning (Hindi): नफरत किया हुआ
· Example: The dictator was detested by the people.
Synonyms of Precious: beloved, cherished, adored, valued.
Antonyms of Precious: detested, hated, despised, scorned.
Meanings of all options:
· (a) Expensive – costly (Hindi: महंगा) ❌
· (b) Detested – intensely hated (Hindi: नफ़रत किया हुआ) ✅
· (c) Steep – sharp or high (Hindi: खड़ी या ऊँची चढ़ाई) ❌
· (d) Beloved – dearly loved (Hindi: प्रिय) ❌