Choose the word that means the opposite of the word in bold in the sentence.…
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Choose the word that means the opposite of the word in bold in the sentence.
The leading English newspapers are known for their comprehensive coverage of news.
Answer: D. inadequate — CONCEPT An antonym is a word whose meaning contrasts with the central sense of another word in its context. For an adjective describing coverage, compare the…
- A.
indifferent
- B.
difficult
- C.
impossible
- D.
inadequate
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Correct answer: D
CONCEPT
An antonym is a word whose meaning contrasts with the central sense of another word in its context.
For an adjective describing coverage, compare the choices on the same semantic axis: breadth, completeness, or sufficiency.
APPLICATION
Here, “comprehensive” describes coverage that includes all or nearly all relevant news. Its contextual opposite is coverage that is insufficient in scope; “inadequate” carries that meaning.
CONTRAST
“Indifferent” describes a lack of interest or concern, so it belongs to the axis of attitude.
“Difficult” describes something hard to do or understand, so it belongs to the axis of effort.
“Impossible” describes something that cannot happen or be done, so it belongs to the axis of possibility.
“Inadequate” describes something insufficient in quality, quantity, or scope, so it belongs to the axis of sufficiency.
RESULT
The opposite of “comprehensive” in this sentence is “inadequate.”