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Read the sentence below carefully.

The committee chairman delivered a TRENCHANT analysis of the proposed reform, leaving no doubt about the critical flaws in the draft resolution.

Which of the following words is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word TRENCHANT as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    incisive
  2. vagueCevap
  3. C
    trench-like
  4. D
    hostile

Cevap

The word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'trenchant' is 'vague'.
In the context of the sentence, 'trenchant' means sharp, incisive, and clear-cut. The word 'vague' means indistinct, unclear, or lacking precision, which serves as its direct antonym.

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1
Analyze the contextual meaning of the target word in the sentence.
In the given context, 'trenchant' describes an analysis that is sharp, incisive, clear, and forceful.
Determining the precise contextual meaning is necessary before searching for its opposite.
2
Evaluate the choices to identify the word that expresses the opposite meaning.
'Vague' means indefinite, lacking sharpness or clarity, which stands as the direct opposite of sharp and incisive.
An antonym must express the opposing quality of the target word within the sentence context.

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Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

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