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Despite hours of intense deliberation behind closed doors, the board members reached an ACRIMONIOUS settlement regarding the company's restructuring plan. Which word is opposite in meaning to the capitalized word as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    rancorous
  2. amicableCevap
  3. C
    lucrative
  4. D
    acrid

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The word opposite in meaning to ACRIMONIOUS is amicable.
In the context of the sentence, 'ACRIMONIOUS' describes an agreement marked by anger and resentment. The word 'amicable' means characterized by friendliness and goodwill, providing the exact opposite meaning required by the question.

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1
Analyze the contextual meaning of the capitalized word 'ACRIMONIOUS'.
In the sentence, 'ACRIMONIOUS' describes a settlement characterized by bitterness, hostility, and bad feelings.
Understanding the context of the sentence is essential to establish the precise meaning of the target word.
2
Identify the word among the options that expresses the contrasting meaning.
'Amicable' means peaceable, friendly, and characterized by goodwill.
An antonym must express the direct opposite quality to the target word's contextual meaning.

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Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

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