Question 157
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The nurse spoke in a GENTLE voice.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Gentle means kind and soft. Harsh means rough and unkind.
Worth noting
Soft and kind are synonyms.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "gentle"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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