Select the option that is the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word…
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Select the option that is the most appropriate antonym of the underlined
word in the given sentence.
Her countenance remained impassive despite the shocking news.
Answer: C. fervent — ConceptIn an antonym question, the relevant opposite must reverse the word's contextual sense, not merely differ from it. Impassive describes a person or…
- A.
gloomy
- B.
skeptical
- C.
fervent
- D.
callous
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Correct answer: C
Concept
In an antonym question, the relevant opposite must reverse the word's contextual sense, not merely differ from it.
Impassive describes a person or expression that shows no emotion. The decisive semantic axis is absence of visible feeling versus strong expression of feeling.
Application
In the sentence, the shocking news produces no visible emotional response: the countenance remains impassive. Fervent means showing intense, sincere feeling or enthusiasm, so it reverses that contextual lack of expressed emotion.
Contrast
Gloomy denotes sadness or a dark mood; it names a particular emotional tone.
Skeptical denotes doubt or disbelief toward a claim.
Callous denotes insensitivity or lack of sympathy toward others.
Result
Therefore, the most appropriate antonym is fervent.