Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. She had a ruddy , open face and an oddly guileless manner.

Step-by-step solution

The word 'ruddy' refers to a person's face having a healthy, reddish color or complexion. The word 'cadaverous' means resembling a corpse, particularly in being very pale, thin, or bony. Therefore, 'cadaverous' is the exact opposite in meaning to 'ruddy'. Answer: cadaverous