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 were asked to reach a compromise and not start another………….
- accusation
- concession
-
controversy
- issue
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The sentence means that the goal is to avoid conflict or disagreement, which is often what happens in a compromise. A "controversy" is a disagreement or dispute, which is the opposite of reaching a compromise.