Antonyms — Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘HOSTILITY’’ (relationship tones: enmity vs. amity).
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ACourtesy
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BHospitality
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CRelationship
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DFriendliness
Answer
Correct Answer: Friendliness
Explanation
Given data
- Noun: HOSTILITY = enmity; antagonism
- Options: Courtesy; Hospitality; Relationship; Friendliness
Concept/ApproachThe true opposite state is 'Friendliness' which conveys warmth and goodwill.
Why the others are not best oppositesCourtesy: polite behavior; not necessarily the absence of hostility.Hospitality: friendly reception of guests; specific context, not a general antonym of hostility.Relationship: neutral term; not antonymic.
UsageHostility between neighbors ↔ friendliness between neighbors.
Final AnswerFriendliness