What do you mean by animadversion?
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Hostile feeling
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Critical remark
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Something ancient
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lively,spirited
Reveal answer
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B
Correct answer
Explanation
Animadversion means a critical remark or strong criticism. Option A (hostile feeling) is close but not the precise definition - it's about the expression of criticism, not just the feeling. Option C refers to 'ancient' as an etymological root but not the meaning. Option D is unrelated.
AI explanation
Animadversion means a critical or censorious remark, often a comment expressing disapproval or criticism of someone. It doesn't mean hostility itself or liveliness — it specifically refers to the act of commenting critically.