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

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Friendship

Explanation:


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 reasoning
Enmity (hostility) ↔ Friendship (amity).‘‘Likeness’’ means similarity, not necessarily goodwill; ‘‘Important’’ and ‘‘Unnecessary’’ are irrelevant to interpersonal relations.


Verification/Alternative
Synonym check: enmity ↔ animosity; antonym check: animosity ↔ friendship.


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


Final Answer
Friendship

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