English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- Antonyms
English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Antonyms
Directions: Some words have been given below along with a statement...
Directions: Some words have been given below along with a statement where they have been used in a certain context. You have to find the word from the options which is the most opposite to the given context and mark that as your answer.
ANTAGONIZE: Canada has decided to not antagonize India in spite of its dismal human rights record.
Options
- APlacate
- BEstrange
- CHostile
- DProvoke
Correct answer
A. Placate
Step-by-step solution
Antagonize: cause (someone) to become hostile.
Placate means to calm/pacify/soothe something/someone. This is the most opposite in meaning. The rest are synonyms of antagonize.
Hence, option A is correct.