Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word:
His smooth manners endeared him to everyone.

• A. hard
• B. rough
• C. polite
• D. tough

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

rough

Option B: 'Smooth' means 'in a charming, confident and sophisticated manner'. 'Rough' means 'lacking sophistication in manner or behaviour'.

As you can see, 'rough' means the opposite of 'smooth' and hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Hard' means 'solid and firm, not easy to break'.

Option C: 'Polite' means 'behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people'.

Option D: 'Tough' means 'able to endure hardship or pain'.

These words do not mean the opposite of the italicized word 'smooth'.

Hence options A, C and D are wrong.