Select the correct antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence:-
His speech was filled with invective as he expressed his apprehension about the leader's integrity and commitment to the common cause.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → acclamation
Invective means harsh, insulting or abusive language used to attack someone. In the sentence, the speaker doubts the leader's integrity, so his speech is full of bitter attack. Its antonym is acclamation.
Example: The debate turned into a stream of invective.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) affluence | wealth (it has nothing to do with speech) | The affluence of the suburb shows in its large houses. |
| (2) acclamation (answer) | loud, enthusiastic praise or approval (abuse and praise are opposites) | The winner was greeted with acclamation. |
| (3) accord | agreement (agreement is not praise, and the opposite of insulting language is praising language) | The two countries signed a peace accord. |
| (4) censure | strong criticism (close to invective, not opposite) | The minister faced censure from the opposition. |
| Synonyms of invective: censure, abuse, insults, vituperation Antonyms of invective: acclamation, praise, compliments, commendation Also asked in CUET (UG): invective – 23-05-2025 Slot 1 affluence – 29-05-2026 Slot 2, 29-05-2024 Slot 1 accord – 03-06-2025 Slot 1, 13-05-2025 Slot 1, 02-07-2023 Slot 3 censure – 14-05-2026 Slot 2, 03-06-2025 Slot 1 |