Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

To encourage productivity we must reward industry and ______ laziness

a

withhold

b

withdraw

c

punish

d

oppose

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sirkozi
10 years ago

Here is an explanation:

Winsome means something that is pleasant and cheerful

And the direct opposite answer among the options is obnoxious which means something that is unpleasant

REF: Any good English dictionary
E.g Merriam Webster dictionary

Aptara
11 years ago

Obnoxious is the correct answer

sewa157
11 years ago

pls dnt mislead us o

okoli Isaac
12 years ago

d correct ansa is B: option c is incorrect

Obnoxious is the correct answer..myschool.com

Grace Akuna
9 years ago

yea A is very correct and plz take note dey say opposite

**bliss..
11 years ago

The correct answer is A...which means obnoxious..dats d opposite meaning 4 winsome

friendly

Myschool Kelly
10 years ago

Thanks for your contributions. Correction has been made, the correct answer is A.

Mimimika
10 years ago

Yes oo

the correct ans is A

eugene ebhomien
11 years ago

obnoxious not colourful

aderine
11 years ago

the answer for this question without opening my eyes is

FRIENDLY

hassanaty
12 years ago

Exactly! I go with Okolie

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