Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word.
His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. conservative.
Given word: Liberal
Meaning: Open to new ideas, favouring progress and reform in politics or society
Example: He has always supported liberal education reforms.
Antonym: Conservative
Meaning: Holding traditional attitudes and values; resistant to change
Example: The conservative leaders opposed the new policy changes.
Meaning of the other options:
Central: Relating to the center; not related to the idea of liberal
Ineffectual: Not producing the desired effect; unrelated to the political or social stance
Hysterical: Extremely emotional or irrational; irrelevant to the context
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.