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Choose the most suitable antonym of the word given in bold:
Under the circumstances, such pejorative comments should have been avoided.
Choose the most suitable antonym of the word given in bold:
Under the circumstances, such pejorative comments should have been avoided.
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The correct option is B Appreciative
An antonym is a word opposite in meaning to another.
The word 'pejorative' means 'expressing contempt or disapproval', 'suggesting that something/someone is not good or of any importance'.
Option C: 'Appreciative' means 'feeling or showing gratitude for'. It's the opposite of the word in bold. The latter (pejorative) intends to insult/disapprove of someone whereas the former (appreciative) intends to approve of someone. Hence option C is correct.
The words 'snide', 'critical' and 'derogatory' are all similar in meaning to 'pejorative'.
They all mean: 'expressing disapproving or disrespecting opinions/comments about someone'.
Each of these words is not an antonym of 'pejorative'. Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
An antonym is a word opposite in meaning to another.
The word 'pejorative' means 'expressing contempt or disapproval', 'suggesting that something/someone is not good or of any importance'.
Option C: 'Appreciative' means 'feeling or showing gratitude for'. It's the opposite of the word in bold. The latter (pejorative) intends to insult/disapprove of someone whereas the former (appreciative) intends to approve of someone. Hence option C is correct.
The words 'snide', 'critical' and 'derogatory' are all similar in meaning to 'pejorative'.
They all mean: 'expressing disapproving or disrespecting opinions/comments about someone'.
Each of these words is not an antonym of 'pejorative'. Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
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