Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

OMEGA

  1. preamble

  2. crescendo

  3. euphony

  4. refrain

  5. addendum
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Explanation

OMEGA is the last letter of the Greek alphabet, symbolizing the end. PREAMBLE is an introductory statement or beginning. The antonym works by contrasting end vs beginning. This is a conceptual rather than literal opposite. Crescendo, euphony, refrain relate to music. Addendum is something added, not necessarily a beginning.

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