Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word underlined.

The committee set about making provisional arrangements for the annual conference.

a)unconditional
b)abiding
c)permanent
d)lasting

Hint: Antonyms are those words that have contrasting or opposite meanings to the given word.

Complete step-by-step answer:

In the given question, the word 'provisional' refers to something which is arranged for the present, which can possibly be changed later. It is a synonym of ‘temporary’.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'unconditional', refers to not being subject to any conditions. Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as it is not antonymous to the given word ‘provisional’.

Option (b.), ‘abiding', refers to something lasting a long time. Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as it is not antonymous to the given word ‘provisional’.

Option (c.), ‘permanent', refers to something that is lasting or is intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. Therefore, option (c.) is correct as it is the opposite of temporary and is antonymous to the given word ‘provisional’.

Option (d.), ‘lasting', refers to enduring or being able to endure over a long period of time. Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as it is not antonymous to the given word ‘provisional’.

Note: Sometimes the given options in a question where we have to find the opposite of the given word do not exactly mean the opposite of the given word. If this happens, we have to select the option which is the most anonymous to the meaning of the word in the question.