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The diplomat's BELLICOSE remarks during the emergency peace summit alarmed the international mediators. Which of the following options is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word?

  1. A
    pugnacious
  2. conciliatoryAnswer
  3. C
    vocal
  4. D
    diplomatic

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conciliatory
The target word 'BELLICOSE' means aggressive, hostile, or warlike. In the context of a peace summit, its direct antonym is 'conciliatory', which describes actions or speech intended to pacify, appease, or establish peace.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the contextual meaning of the capitalized word 'BELLICOSE'.
'BELLICOSE' means aggressive, hostile, or eager to fight.
Understanding the precise meaning of the target word in its sentence context is required to find its opposite.
2
Identify the option that expresses the exact opposite meaning to hostile or aggressive.
'conciliatory' means intended to pacify, bring peace, or reconcile differences.
An attitude aimed at peacemaking and appeasement is the direct antonym of a hostile, warlike attitude.

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