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. He used to be known among his colleagues for his righteousness .

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The word 'righteousness' refers to the quality of being morally right or justifiable. The word 'iniquity' means immoral or grossly unfair behaviour, which is the exact opposite of righteousness. 'Ingenuity' means cleverness or inventiveness. 'Absorptivity' is a physical property related to absorption. 'Incredulity' means the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something. Therefore, the correct antonym is 'iniquity'. Answer: iniquity