Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the underlined word in the following sentence.
He was a liberal who believed that men were inherently superior to women in every aspect of life.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. conservative.
The word "liberal" means accepting different opinions or kinds of behaviour; tolerant.
Antonym of "liberal" is "conservative."
The sentence suggests that the person believed in male superiority, which is not a liberal view.
The word "conservative" means not liking change; traditional.
The other option means:
Tolerant is not an appropriate antonym as it suggests acceptance and openness, which contradicts the belief in male superiority.
Republican is not relevant to the sentence as it refers to a political party and does not provide an antonym for "liberal."
Philanthropist is not an appropriate antonym as it refers to a person who donates money for charitable purposes and has no relation to the sentence.