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English · Key Vocabulary
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Question
Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIEVE
Options
- A
Disturb
- B
Hurt
- C
Feel sad
- D
Rejoice
Explanation
GRIEVE means to be "saddened" or "depressed".
The opposite of this word is Rejoice which means to be happy or elated.
Disturb can be the synonym of grieve but not the antonym.
Hurt can be the synonym of grieve but not the antonym.
GRIEVE means to be "saddened" or "depressed".
The opposite of this word is Rejoice.
GRIEVE means to be "saddened" or "depressed".
The opposite of this word is Rejoice.
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