English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishConnotations & Denotations
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
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.