Question 225
HardOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The general was never PETTY; he forgave his enemies after the war.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Petty means mean about small things. Magnanimous means generous and forgiving.
Worth noting
Mean and small are on the same side as petty.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "petty"
- Typical timeTypical
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