Question 185
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The OBEDIENT pupil did everything the teacher asked.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Obedient means doing what you are told. Defiant means openly refusing to obey.
Worth noting
Dutiful is a synonym.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "obedient"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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