Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BENEVOLENT

  1. Gracious

  2. Magnanimous

  3. Benign

  4. Malevolent
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Benevolent means expressing goodwill or kindly feelings whereas malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

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