Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

His stance on gun control drew DERISION from the pacifists.

  1. love

  2. libel

  3. admiration

  4. flattery

  5. .

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Derision means mockery or ridicule. In the given sentence, the antonym of derision is admiration as admiration indicates approval for someone or something.