Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word: His smooth manners endeared him to everyone.
A
hard
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B
rough
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C
polite
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D
tough
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Solution
The correct option is C 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'.