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In the sentence below, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The governor's address was criticized by analysts for containing truculent remarks directed at political opponents.

Which word is nearest in meaning to the underlined word?

  1. aggressiveAnswer
  2. B
    conciliatory
  3. C
    truthful
  4. D
    persuasive

Answer

aggressive
In the given context, 'truculent' means fiercely defiant, belligerent, or aggressively hostile. Therefore, 'aggressive' is the word nearest in meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the underlined word within the sentence.
The sentence describes political remarks that drew criticism because of their hostile stance toward opponents.
Contextual clues point to an antagonistic tone.
2
Identify the precise contextual synonym for 'truculent'.
'Truculent' signifies bad-tempered, belligerent, or aggressive behavior/speech.
Selecting 'aggressive' directly reflects the intended hostile meaning.

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