Question 172
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The road runs STRAIGHT for ten kilometres.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A straight road does not bend. A winding road bends again and again.
Worth noting
Direct is a synonym. Strait sounds the same but is a narrow stretch of sea.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "straight"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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