Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair:

NOTABLE : NOTORIOUS

  1. heinous : atrocious

  2. philandering : pleasant

  3. philanthropic : miserly

  4. nefarious : secret

  5. philanthropic : benevolent.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Notable means famous (neutral/positive), notorious means famous for negative reasons. Both relate to fame but with different connotations. Similarly, philanthropic (charitable/positive) and miserly (stingy/negative) both relate to money but with opposite moral connotations.

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