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Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the option opposite in meaning to ‘‘DEFIANCE’’; contrast open resistance and disobedience with compliant obedience for high-yield practice.

Difficulty: Easy

Anxiety
Obedience
Suspicion
Dismay

Correct Answer: Obedience

Explanation:

Given data

Term: defiance — open resistance; bold disobedience.
Choices: Anxiety, Obedience, Suspicion, Dismay

Concept/ApproachWe need the behavioral opposite: compliance and willingness to follow rules.

Option analysisObedience: compliance with orders or rules; direct antonym. ✅Anxiety/Suspicion/Dismay: emotional states, not opposites of defiance. ❌

VerificationIn disciplinary contexts, defiance of authority vs. obedience to authority forms a standard antonym pair.

Final AnswerObedience

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