Question

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word.
His conduct on the stage was applauded unanimously.

• A. booed
• B. silenced
• C. hated
• D. disturbed

Answer 1

The correct option is A booed

Applauded means show approval or praise by clapping. The opposite of detrimental is booed or said suddenly to surprise someone who is unaware of one's presence. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, silenced means prohibit or prevent from speaking, hated means extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward, disturbed means having or resulting from emotional and mental problems.These do not express this antonym, hence incorrect.