Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence.
Because the politician made a candid speech, he earned the respect of the voters.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Deceitful.
Candid means saying exactly what you think. Deceitful is the correct antonym as it means having a tendency to deceive or give false impressions.
Hence, the sentence becomes:- Because the politician made a deceitful speech, he earned the respect of the voters.
(The politician delivered a speech that gave false and dishonest impressions)