Question

Select the word or group of words that is farthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HERETICAL

• A. Pious
• B. Orthodox
• C. Superstitious
• D. Outdated

Answer 1

The correct option is B Orthodox

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice B is correct. Heretical means 'unorthodox' the opposite being orthodox meaning 'following religious practices strictly'. For example: The girl comes from an orthodox family. Choice A means 'devoutly religious. Choice C means 'a person who believes in mythical stories'. Choice D means 'ideas that are not in current practice'. Choice A, C and D are wrong.