A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the mos
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A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word.
Every fact that the lawyer presented in court seemed to contradict the witness.
A. Purify
B. Demonize
C. Support
D. Nullify
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Right Answer is: C
SOLUTION
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. support
Explanation:
The sentence talks about each of the facts presented by a lawyer in court went against what was stated by the witness.
- Contradict: Deny the truth; go against what is established
- Support: Back up; suggest the truth of; corroborate
Thus, it is clear that 'contradict' and 'support' are opposite antonyms.
Let's look at the meaning of the other words:
- Purify: Remove the pollutants or contaminating elements from something
- Demonize: Portray something or someone as evil or wicked
- Nullify: Make something invalid or not officially acceptable
