Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word leisure from the given sentence:

After my working hours, I use my leisure time to take care of my flower garden, dig my restricted land, sow seeds and water the plants for proper growth and development.

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  1. growth
  2. working
  3. restricted
  4. development

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Option 2 : working
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The correct answer is "working".

Key Points

  • Let us understand the implication of the highlighted word:
  • Leisure: use of free time for enjoyment.
    • Example: Writers with enough leisure to practice their art.
  • Let us understand the implication of the correct word:
  • Working: the action of doing work.
    • Example: Working with animals teaches patience.
  • It is apparent from the above explanation that "working" is an appropriate antonym for "leisure".
  • Therefore, the correct answer is: working

Additional Information

  •  Let's understand the meaning of the remaining options:
Word Meaning Example
growth the process of increasing in physical size. The upward growth of plants.
restricted limited in extent, number, scope, or action. Western scientists had only restricted access to the site.
development the process of developing or being developed. She traces the development of the novel.
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