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Choose the word that is MOST OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "The singer basked in the ADULATION of her fans."

  1. idolization
  2. adulteration
  3. contempt
  4. ululation

Answer

C. contempt

Solution

ADULATION means "excessive admiration," so the most opposite is "contempt." Watch out: "idolization" means nearly the SAME as ADULATION.

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