Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The teacher could judge that his intentions were ___________ (nefarious) so he was not stopped from entering the hall.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. pious.
- "Nefarious" means wicked or evil, implying an intention to do harm or commit wrongdoing.
- In contrast, "pious" means morally upright, suggesting goodness and sincerity in one's intentions and actions.