Question 145
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The officer spoke to the boy in a HARSH tone.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
A harsh tone is unkind and severe. A gentle tone is soft and kind.
Worth noting
Severe is a synonym.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "harsh"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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