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Replace the underlined adverb in the following sentence with its antonym.
The tainted politician was coldly received.
The tainted politician was coldly received.
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The correct option is C Warmly
The adverb, 'coldly' means 'in an unfriendly way and without emotion'. The adverb, 'warmly' means 'in a way that protects someone to keep out the cold'. It also means 'to make one feel comfortable'. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
The adverb, 'duly' means 'in a way which might be expected or predicted'. It also means 'according to procedure or rules'. The adverb, 'immediately' means 'at once' or 'instantly'. The adverb, 'scornfully' is used to describe doing something without respect. It is also used to describe doing something showing displeasure.As the meaning of the above three words is quite different from that of 'foolishly', options A, B and C are incorrect.
The adverb, 'coldly' means 'in an unfriendly way and without emotion'. The adverb, 'warmly' means 'in a way that protects someone to keep out the cold'. It also means 'to make one feel comfortable'. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
The adverb, 'duly' means 'in a way which might be expected or predicted'. It also means 'according to procedure or rules'. The adverb, 'immediately' means 'at once' or 'instantly'. The adverb, 'scornfully' is used to describe doing something without respect. It is also used to describe doing something showing displeasure.
As the meaning of the above three words is quite different from that of 'foolishly', options A, B and C are incorrect.
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