English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Connotations & Denotations
Directions: In each of the questions below, a sentence has been...
Directions: In each of the questions below, a sentence has been broken into four parts with one word highlighted in bold in each fragment. From the given options, identify the word which expresses a meaning opposite to the given sentence, with the highlighted word replaced by a word of the opposite meaning.
The upper castes'& protest (A)/ over the recent amendment& (B)/ in SC/ST Act has drawn& (C)/ lines of worry on BJP's forehead.& (D)
Options
- AA- acquiesce
- BB- latest
- CC - exerted
- DD - anxiety
Correct answer
A. A- acquiesce
Step-by-step solution
All the given options except option A represents the synonyms of those bold ones.Only& 'acquiesce'(in favour or support of something) is the opposite of "protest" which means to oppose something.
New Sentence - The upper castes'& acquiesce over the& recent& amendment& in SC/ST Act has& drawn& lines of& worry& on BJP's forehead.&
Hence option A is the correct answer.