Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The official's CALLOUS reply shocked the flood victims.

heartlessCorrect answerYour answercarefulCorrect answerYour answercompassionateCorrect answerYour answercuriousCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Callous means not caring about others' suffering. Compassionate means feeling for others' suffering.

Worth noting

Heartless is a synonym.

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Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.The official's CALLOUS reply shocked the flood victims.