Antonyms — Identify the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘ENMITY’’ (hostility/ill will vs. cordial relations/friendship).

Given data

• Word: ENMITY
• Options: Important; Unnecessary; Friendship; Likeness

Concept/Approach‘‘Enmity’’ means hostility or deep-seated hatred.The direct opposite is a relation of goodwill, i.e., ‘‘friendship’’.

Step-by-step reasoningEnmity (hostility) ↔ Friendship (amity).‘‘Likeness’’ means similarity, not necessarily goodwill; ‘‘Important’’ and ‘‘Unnecessary’’ are irrelevant to interpersonal relations.

Verification/AlternativeSynonym check: enmity ↔ animosity; antonym check: animosity ↔ friendship.

Common pitfallsPicking ‘‘Likeness’’ because it seems positive; it does not address the relational hostility–amity axis.

Final AnswerFriendship