NIMCET 2009 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2009Find the antonym of the word “DISPARAGE”.
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
degrade
- B.
improve
- C.
scatter
- D.
applaud
(Correct Answer)
applaud
Explanation
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Meaning of Disparage: To disparage means to regard or represent as being of little worth; to depreciate or speak slightingly of someone or something.
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Contextual Analysis: If you disparage an idea, you are criticizing it or putting it down.
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Evaluating Options:
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Degrade: This is a synonym. To degrade is to lower in character or quality, similar to disparaging.
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Improve: This relates to making something better in quality, but it isn't the direct opposite of the act of speaking ill of someone.
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Scatter: This means to throw in various random directions and is irrelevant to the context of the word.
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Applaud: This is the correct antonym. To applaud means to show strong approval or praise. While disparaging is to put someone down, applauding is to lift them up with praise.
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Logical Relationship:
The relationship between the word and its antonym can be represented as:

