Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
The palace was indeed grotesque.

good

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decent

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filthy

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congruous

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Solution

The correct option is D congruous
The word 'grotesque' refers to being comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
Option A, good refers to being desired or approved of.
Option B, decent refers to being appropriate and fitting.
Option C, filthy refers to being disgustingly dirty.
Option D, congruous refers to being in agreement or harmony.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'congruous' is the opposite of the word 'grotesque'.

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