Question 204
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The old leader was REVERED by the people of the valley.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To revere is to respect deeply. To despise is to feel contempt for.
Worth noting
Respected is a synonym. Reversed only looks alike.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "revere"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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