Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to 'essential'.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. unnecessary
The opposite of 'essential' is 'unnecessary'.
Answer: unnecessary.
Why not the others: ancient: it is the opposite of 'contemporary'. permanent: it is the opposite of 'temporary'. pessimistic: it is the opposite of 'optimistic'.
Answer: unnecessary.
Why not the others: ancient: it is the opposite of 'contemporary'. permanent: it is the opposite of 'temporary'. pessimistic: it is the opposite of 'optimistic'.
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