Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the…
2024
Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the SAME or OPPOSITE of each other.
A. Barbed
B. Spiked
C. Tranquillity
D. Dissimulation
- A.
A-B
- B.
B-C
- C.
C-D
- D.
B-D
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Barbed and Spiked
Barbed — having barbs or sharp points; can describe an object with small, pointed projections.
Spiked — having spikes or sharp points; similar in meaning to "barbed" when referring to physical features.
Tranquillity — calmness or peacefulness; an abstract state, not related to sharpness.
Dissimulation — concealment of one’s thoughts or feelings; disguise or pretence.
Conclusion: Barbed and Spiked are synonyms because both describe having sharp points; the other word pairs do not share synonym or antonym relationships.
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