Question 229
HardOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The two witnesses gave CONTRADICTORY accounts of the accident.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Contradictory accounts say opposite things. Consistent accounts agree with each other.
Worth noting
Conflicting and contrary are synonyms.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "contradictory"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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