Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank.
The development of the region also depended on the ________ (rapaciousness) of the corporate contribution via a social responsibility scheme.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. generosity.
The word in brackets is “rapaciousness”, which means extreme greed or an aggressive desire for more, especially in terms of money or resources.
We are asked to find the antonym — the word opposite in meaning.
Let’s examine the options:
generosity
- This means willingness to give and share unselfishly — the exact opposite of rapaciousness.
- Correct antonym.
violence
- Refers to physical force — not related in meaning to rapaciousness.
voracity
- Means extreme hunger or eagerness, very similar to rapaciousness, not opposite.
greed
- This is actually a synonym of rapaciousness, not an antonym.
The development of the region also depended on the generosity of the corporate contribution via a social responsibility scheme.