Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word "liberal" is conservative.
- Liberal means open to new ideas and willing to change.
- Conservative means holding to traditional values and cautious about change.
The other words are not antonyms of "liberal" because they have different meanings.
- Ineffectual means not producing any significant or desired effect.
- Central means located at or near the center.
- Hysterical means characterized by or exhibiting extreme emotion or excitement.