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Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: PERTINENT.

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✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Tenacious means persistent or determined, not related to relevance.

Option 2 -> Irrelevant means not applicable or not related, directly opposite to pertinent (relevant).

Option 3 -> Sporadic means occurring irregularly or occasionally, unrelated to relevance.

Option 4 -> Unrelenting means persistent or relentless, not related to relevance.


Hence, Option 2: Irrelevant -> Pertinent means relevant or applicable to a particular matter, while irrelevant means not connected or not applicable, making them perfect antonyms -> correct

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