Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Mercy
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sternness.
- Mercy refers to feeling another person’s pain and wanting to take steps to help relieve their suffering.
- Sternness means being severe or showing disapproval. It’s the quality of being strict or exacting.
- Meaning of the other words:
- Compassion: empathic understanding combined with a desire to help.
- Benevolence: the quality of being kind and helpful.
- Grace: moving smoothly and attractively or being pleasantly polite.