Question 155
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The villagers WELCOMED the travellers with garlands.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To welcome someone is to receive them gladly. To reject them is to refuse them.
Worth noting
Greeted and invited are on the same side.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "welcome"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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