Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

VEX

  1. Sprout

  2. Veer

  3. Soothe

  4. Tremble
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C Correct answer
Explanation

VEX means to irritate, annoy, or trouble someone. SOOTHE means to calm, comfort, or pacify someone who is distressed. These are direct opposites - vexation creates irritation while soothing relieves it. Veer means to change direction and tremble means to shake involuntarily, neither of which are opposites of vex.

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