Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
She has always been disdainful of poor people
Understanding Antonyms: Opposite of Disdainful
The question asks us to find the word that has the opposite meaning to the underlined word "disdainful" in the given sentence: "She has always been disdainful of poor people".
Meaning of 'Disdainful'
The word disdainful means showing contempt or a lack of respect; looking down on someone or something as inferior.
Analyzing the Options
Let's look at the meanings of the provided options:
- 1. reverential: This word means showing deep respect or veneration. It implies holding someone or something in high regard.
- 2. derisive: This word means expressing contempt or ridicule. It is very similar in meaning to "disdainful".
- 3. supercilious: This word means behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; haughty. This is also similar in meaning to "disdainful".
- 4. insolent: This word means showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. This meaning is also close to "disdainful".
Identifying the Antonym
Based on the meanings:
- "Derisive", "supercilious", and "insolent" all convey a sense of contempt or disrespect, making them synonyms or closely related words to "disdainful".
- "Reverential" expresses the exact opposite sentiment – deep respect and admiration.
Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to disdainful is reverential.
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