Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.

His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.

conservative

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.