Question:
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): Tom was not popular with younger colleagues because he adopted a rather patronizing attitude towards them.
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A.
respectfulness -
B.
disapproving -
C.
friendly -
D.
defiant
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Knowledge: Vocabulary
Explain:
patronizing (adj) : pretentious
A. respectful (adj): respectful
B. disapproving (adj): disapproving
C. friendly (adj): friendly
D. defiant (adj): challenge
=> patronizing (adj): superior >< respectful (adj): respect
Tom is unpopular with his young colleagues because he has a condescending attitude towards them.
Choose A
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