Question 239
HardOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
After the quarrel, her tone was CONCILIATORY.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A conciliatory tone tries to end a quarrel. An antagonistic tone makes it worse, showing hostility.
Worth noting
Soothing is a synonym.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "conciliatory"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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