Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or group of words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

THREW COLD WATER ON

  1. Supported

  2. Defeated

  3. Amended

  4. Modified
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Explanation

Throwing cold water on something means criticizing something or reducing the enthusiasm for something. Support would be the correct antonym for this expression. Defeated means conquering, amended and modified are synonyms for each other.

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