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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it. Pugnacious

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Pugnacious


1). Genial
2). Genuine
3). Bespoke
4). Belligerent


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The given word means eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight$. So, its opposite must mean calm or peaceful.

Out of the given options, only 'genial' can give the intended meaning.

e.g. The genial ways of Anuradha quickly won the hearts of her enemies.

Genuine means true, authentic. Bespoke means specially made or adapted to order. Belligerent means aggressive and hostile.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

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