Question 149
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
Her father ENCOURAGED her to study law.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To encourage is to give support and hope. To discourage is to take them away.
Worth noting
Urged is a synonym.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "encourage"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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