In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The discussion became animated

Abikeademi

1 year ago

in my past question the question asked is under antonyms and not synonyms.

The word "animated" in the context means lively or full of energy. The opposite of "animated" would be something that is dull or lacking energy. Among the options:

A. specialized - doesn't directly contrast with "animated."

B. lively - is similar to "animated," not opposite.

C. intellectual - not opposite in meaning, but related to a type of discussion.

D. unruly - could imply disorder, but it doesn’t directly oppose "animated."

The nearest opposite in meaning is D. unruly, as it implies chaos or disorder, which contrasts with the energetic flow of an "animated" discussion.

So, the correct answer is D. unruly

Abikeademi

1 year ago

In my past question it is under antonyms and not synonyms and I want to contradict the answer

The word "animated" in the context means lively or full of energy. The opposite of "animated" would be something that is dull or lacking energy. Among the options:

A. specialized - doesn't directly contrast with "animated."

B. lively - is similar to "animated," not opposite.

C. intellectual - not opposite in meaning, but related to a type of discussion.

D. unruly - could imply disorder, but it doesn’t directly oppose "animated."

The nearest opposite in meaning is D. unruly, as it implies chaos or disorder, which contrasts with the energetic flow of an "animated" discussion.

So, the correct answer is D. unruly

I hope this helps