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Difficulty: EasyAntonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the capitalized word in the sentence below?

'The newly appointed manager was commended for being exceptionally PUNCTUAL to all official briefings.'

  1. A
    prompt
  2. B
    regular
  3. tardyAnswer
  4. D
    polite

Answer

tardy
The word 'punctual' describes arriving strictly on time. The word 'tardy' means arriving late or delayed, making it the exact contextual antonym required.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the contextual meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence.
The word 'PUNCTUAL' means arriving or doing something at the designated time without being late.
Understanding the target word's contextual meaning is required prior to determining its opposite.
2
Evaluate the choices to find the word opposite in meaning.
'Tardy' means arriving or acting late, which directly opposes 'punctual'.
The task specifies selecting the option most nearly opposite in meaning to the target word.

Key Concept

Contextual Antonyms in English Vocabulary
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