Direction: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word…
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Direction: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four options.
Select the word that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
Her face was rigid with terror.
Answer: B. relaxed — Answer: relaxed. Explanation: In the sentence "Her face was rigid with terror," the word 'rigid' means 'stiff' or 'tense' (unable to relax). Strong — means…
- A.
strong
- B.
relaxed
- C.
soft
- D.
tender
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Correct answer: B
Answer: relaxed.
Explanation: In the sentence "Her face was rigid with terror," the word 'rigid' means 'stiff' or 'tense' (unable to relax).
Strong — means physically powerful or able to withstand force; this does not mean 'not tense', so it is not the opposite.
Relaxed — means not tense or free from tension and anxiety; this directly opposes the contextual meaning of 'rigid', so it is the correct choice.
Soft — refers to texture or lack of hardness; it does not specifically indicate absence of muscular or emotional tension.
Tender — means gentle, affectionate, or easily hurt; it does not mean 'not tense' in this sense.
Therefore, 'relaxed' is the most opposite in meaning to 'rigid' in this sentence.