In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The officer was expected to be…..by his boss, but he was censured.
- questioned
- praised
-
decorated
- guided
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
censured; to express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
decorated; confer an award or medal on (especially on a member of the armed forces).