Antonyms — Mark the option that is the closest opposite in meaning to ‘‘FAINT-HEARTED’’ (temperament: timid vs. brave).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Stout-hearted

Explanation:

Given data

  • Compound adjective: FAINT-HEARTED = timid; lacking courage
  • Options: Warm-hearted; Full-blooded; Hot-blooded; Stout-hearted

Concept/ApproachThe antonym must denote courage. ‘‘Stout-hearted’’ means brave and resolute, which directly opposes faint-heartedness.

Why distractors failWarm-hearted: kind; not about courage.Full-blooded/Hot-blooded: vigorous or passionate; still not the precise counter to ‘‘timid’’.

Final AnswerStout-hearted

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