Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The Emperor was considered as a wicked man.
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Key Points
- An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
- For example, hot and cold are antonyms.
- Now, let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
- "Wicked" means someone morally bad or evil.
- Example: He was a wicked and dishonest man.
- "Virtuous" means having high moral standards and behaving in a righteous manner.
- Example: The king was known for his virtuous deeds and fair rule.
- "Wicked" means someone morally bad or evil.
- Thus, it is clear that the word "virtuous" is the antonym of the word "wicked."
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
Additional Information
- In option 2 (Savage) means fierce, violent, or uncontrolled.
- In option 3 (Fierce) means showing aggression or intensity.
- In option 4 (Vile) means extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible.
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