Question 232
HardOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The critic wrote a SCATHING review of the play.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
A scathing review is very severely critical. A complimentary one praises.
Worth noting
Harsh is a synonym. Scattered and scarring only look alike.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "scathing"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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