Multiple choice softskills communication

antediluvian

  1. direct opposite of or to

  2. antiquated

  3. pertaining to soil deposits left by running water

  4. remedy to counteract a poison or disease
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Explanation

Antediluvian literally means 'before the flood' (biblical reference) and describes something extremely old, antiquated, or outdated. It's often used humorously for anything hopelessly old-fashioned. Distractors are antithesis (opposite), alluvial (soil deposits), and antidote (remedy).

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