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.
That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.
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excellent
- recommended
- quality
- exceptional
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Inferior: lower in rank, status, or quality.
Excellent: extremely good; outstanding.