Question 176
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The results of the first test were ENCOURAGING.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Encouraging results give hope. Disheartening results take hope away.
Worth noting
Hopeful is on the same side as encouraging.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "encouraging"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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