Multiple choice

Directions: For the following question, select the option which is the most OPPOSITE in meaning to the key word:

DEMULCENT

  1. enervate

  2. astound

  3. rawness

  4. mortify

  5. disquiet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Demulcent as an adjective means soothing; and as a noun is a medicine or ointment that soothes irritated mucous membrane. Rawness is irritation, soreness, inflammation (noun form of raw-adjective), hence contrary to demulcent. Hence, (C) is the answer.                      

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