Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He is habituated to using words spoken with an unusual amount of venom when it comes to his in-laws.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. benevolence.
Given word: Venom
Meaning: Extreme bitterness, hatred, or ill will in speech or behavior.
Example: She spoke with venom about her rival.
Antonym: Benevolence
Meaning: Kindness, goodwill, and a desire to do good to others.
Example: The charity’s work is driven by benevolence towards the poor.
Meaning of the other words:
Ambiguousness: The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
Irony: Saying the opposite of what you mean, often humorously.
Satire: Use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize something.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.