In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We blamed Obi for breaking the door, but when Ade confessed that he did it, Obi was………..
- rewarded
-
exonerated
- released
- jailed
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
In this context, "exonerated" means that Obi was cleared of blame after Ade confessed, which is the opposite of being blamed.