Direction : Each question consists of a word printed in capital letters, followed by four words or pharases. Choose the word or phrase that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NIMICAL
Explanation
The Correct Option is (a) Antagonistic.
Vocabulary Breakdown
To find the word most similar in meaning, we must define the root word:
Logical Analysis
We are looking for a Synonym—a word that conveys a sense of hostility or opposition.
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Antagonistic: Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something. This is the direct Synonym for Inimical.
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Anonymous: Describes a person whose name is not identified or made public. It is unrelated to hostility.
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Fanciful: Overly imaginative and unrealistic; existing only in the imagination. This does not share the meaning of harm or obstruction.
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Accurate: Correct in all details; exact. This is a positive trait unrelated to the core meaning of Inimical.
Conclusion
The relationship of similarity can be expressed using the following logic:
INIMICAL≈Hostile / Harmful
Synonym of INIMICAL≈Antagonistic
Therefore, the relationship is:
