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Antonyms · Question 239 of 250

Question 239

HardOriginal question

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.

After the quarrel, her tone was CONCILIATORY.

Options for question 239

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. 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"
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