Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'NEBULOUS'.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. distinct, clear, and precisely defined
- Step 1: 'Nebulous' means vague, indistinct, or cloud-like. Step 2. Its antonym is 'distinct' or 'precisely defined'. Answer: distinct, clear, and precisely defined. Why not the others: 'Cloudy' and 'ill-defined' are synonyms.
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